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0010 PU-Filling (2152 243-125) 4 8 0011 Rubber Filling Right (2152 0160-74) 4 8 0012 O-Ring: 7.3x2.4 (2152 2011-305) 12 24 0013 O-Ring (2152 2012-416) 12 25 0014 Rubber Filling (2152 5074-E) 5 10 0015 PU-Corner Left (2152 5076-E) 1 2 0016 PU-Corner Right (2152 5076-F) 4 8 0017 Key (2167 5040-b) 2 4 0018 Ball Joint (2184 5178-B) 9 18 0019 Back-Up Ring (2186 5021-4) 1 2 0020 Support Ring for Sealing (2186 673-76) 4 7 0021 Spring Device (2199 029-K) 25 53 0022 Spring Device (2199 029-M) 4 8 0023 Shoulder Bolt (3BPR001583K100) 2 4 0024 O-Ring, 42.2x3.0 (46 1723001) 2 2 0025 O-Ring, 130x14 (46 5120001) 4 7 0026 Ball Bearing (6211-2RS1) 2 4 0027 Fixing Bar (6735 0075-57) 2 4 0028 Upper Seal (6735 0077-104) 4 8 0029 Seal Left (6735 0077-123) 3 6 0030 Compensating Bar, Left (6735 0078-116) 2 4 0031 Compensating Bar, Right (6735 0078-117) 2 4 0032 Corner, Left (6735 0078-118) 2 4 0033 Corner, Right (6735 0078-119) 2 4 0034 Sealing Block Left (6735 0186-67) 2 4 0035 Sealing Block Right (6735 0186-68) 2 4 0036 Diaphram (6735 0281-AF) 2 4 0037 Sealing Profile (6735 0336-18) 1 2 0038 Tray Pad (6735 0348-12) 3 5 0039 Mounting Sleeve (6896 085-12) 1 2 0040 Mounting Cone (6896 085-13) 1 2 0041 Bronze Teflon W=300MM (GNNF000112T53) 30 60 0042 Hazardous Goods (Hazardous Charge) 1 1 0043 Rod Seal (K1S 35 26 5 PUR-H) 1 2 0044 Gleitmo 900 Aerosol (NY11714006) 5 10 0045 Stepseal (PSK 100250-T46N) 3 6 0046 Flange Bearing (RCJY55) 1 2 0047 Contact Glue, Quart (SC2000) 6 12 0048 Support Ring for Sealing (SE009556) 1 2 0049 Gleitmo 700 (SE033108) 2 4

0050 LM51 COMP 1&2 (SE033115) 1 2

0051 Tray Pad (SE082540) 3 5 0052 Chain Wheel (SE085167) 1 2 0053 Shaft (SE085169) 1 2 0054 Side Rail Support (SE086500) 2 4 0055 Hardener, 40 Gram (UTR20) 6 12

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AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)

This is a sole source, commercial follow on requirement. The Fluid Cell Press is a vital part of the manufacturing effort and is used to form large aircraft parts that are required for program depot maintenance (PDM). The Fluid Cell Press supports PDM requirements for C-130, C-5, C-17, and F-15 aircrafts. The Fluid Cell Press is required to manufacture and/or repair critical aircraft components and assemblies to meet mission requirements. During normal forming operation, the Fluid Cell Presses are subject to being punctured causing the oil in the bladders to leak. When malfunctions happen, the system is down until a new bladder can be installed. It takes more than five (5) days to remove and replace the bladder. Is is imperative to have two (2) bladders in working condition at all times to avoid work stoppage when a bladder is being serviced or repaired. The Fluid Cell Press is manufactured, sold, and distributed exclusively by maintains all copyright privileges and does not plan to sell their privileges to the government at this time. Choosing another press system would cause a substantial duplication of cost. Awarding to a different company would cause unnecessary schedule delays and would cost the government over in additional costs for re-engineering and training of other brands.

Due to the aforementioned facts, it has been determined by the undersigned that only can provide the supplies the Government requires in a timely and cost-efficient fashion without suffering substantial costs to the government that will not be recovered by competition.

is the only company that can satisfy this requirement. They are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and they do not have any authorized third party resellers (See OEM letter attached).

A Sources Sought was posted to SAM.gov advising industry of the pending acquisition and soliciting inquiries from interested vendors. The Sources Sought was posted on 07 June 2024 under Solicitation Number FDB76013.The Sources Sought requested responses from interested vendors that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for this effort.

The following vendors responded to the Sources Sought:

These vendors were evaluated for their capability and were determined not capable due to not being an authorized service provider since does not have any authorized resellers.

The overall cost of this acquisition will be negotiated in accordance with procedures in FAR Part 12 and FAR 13.106-3(a)(2) and include a statement of price reasonableness confirming the ultimate price to the

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Government is fair and reasonable. Additional pricing methodologies to negotiate fair and reasonable price may include reviewing publicly offered catalogs, comparison to historical contractor sales, and/or analysis of limited cost or pricing information provided by the contractor. In the event that limited cost or pricing information is made available, the Government's negotiation objective will be developed using local technical analysis and direct and indirect rate factors recommended by the Defense Contract Management Agency.

Market Research was conducted 06 June 2024 to 25 June 2024 in accordance with FAR Part 10.001 and

10.002. The Market Research Report was completed on 25 June 2024. The market research techniques used are as follows:

As described in Section VI, a Sources Sought was posted to SAM.gov advising industry of the pending acquisition and soliciting inquiries from interested vendors. The Sources Sought was posted on 07 June 2024 under Solicitation Number FDB76013.Three (3) interested vendors responded to the Sources Sought.

The vendors were evaluated for their capabilities and were determined to be not capable due to not being authorized service providers for the OEM, A Small Business Administration (SBA) Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) query was conducted using NAICS Code 333517-Machine Tool Manufacturing Contractors with keywords: Bladder and Fluid Cell, Fluid Cell Press, and . This query resulted in one (1) small business (see attached DSBS Query). (OEM) and the only capable small business (see OEM Letter). A GSA Advantage query was conducted using NAICS Code 333517-Machine Tool Manufacturing Contractors with keywords: Bladder and Fluid Cell, Fluid Cell Press, and . This query resulted in one (1) small business (See GSA Advantage Query attached). This company is not a capable vendor because they are not an authorized reseller for .

The Fluid Cell Press Bladder is considered a commercial item as defined in FAR 2.101. The Fluid Cell Press Bladder is used by both the military and the commercial aviation industry.

The market research concluded is the only vendor capable of fulfilling the Government's requirement.

None.

See Section VI above.

The Government is unable to compete this effort without the Government suffering significant financial harm.

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As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.