SSJ_rev2_H6WA06 B-1 CPT_redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document for a simplified acquisition procedure for commercial items under DAFFARS 5313.501 authority.

The United States Air Force, AFSC/PZIMB at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma is procuring two (2) Hydraulics International Diesel Testers, Pressurized Cabin (B-1), designated as CLIN 0001, with a quantity of two units and a delivery requirement of 48 weeks after receipt of order. The acquisition will be awarded as a new firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract. These cabin pressure testers are critical for providing reliable and accurate pressure testing capabilities for B-1 aircraft to ensure proper seal maintenance without leaks during mission-critical flight operations. Technical Order IC-135(K)A-3-1 explicitly requires approval from OC-ALC/LCR engineering for use of any tester other than part number 99226-100, establishing a critical safety requirement. The justification document establishes that Hydraulics International, as the original designer and manufacturer of the PN 99226-100, possesses the proprietary knowledge, technical data, and certifications required for safe and accurate operation. The sophisticated feedback control system incorporated in the Hydraulics International product provides precise control over pressurization and is essential for preventing over-pressurization and ensuring accurate test results. The contracting activity conducted streamlined market research from January 28 to February 27, 2026, which yielded no vendor responses. The document indicates that cost reasonableness will be evaluated using historical data and that a detailed cost breakdown will be requested from potential vendors. The justification was approved on April 2, 2026.