SOLE_SOURCE_JUSTIFICATION_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

CORPUS CHRISTI ARMY DEPOT

308 CRECY STREET

CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78419-5260

AMCC-PE 20 Aug 2018

MEMORANDUM FOR Army Contracting Command

SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification for (1ea) AH64 Hydraulic Manifold Test Set for the Directorate of Accessories & Rotor Blades Production (DARB).

1. The purpose of this memorandum is to establish sole source acquisition of manufacturer specific Parker Hannifin. AH64 Hydraulic Manifold Test Set which will be in support of the .

2. The AH64 Hydraulic Manifold Test Set is for the in support of the . The AH64 Hydraulic Manifold Test Set is used in the overhaul and repair of the AH64 Hydraulic Manifold Reservoir IAW DMWR specifications. Due to an increase in workload, the purchase of an additional AH64 Hydraulic Manifold Test Set is required in order to meet CCAD production schedule. Downtime for this single point of failure can cause work stoppage on testing the overhaul and repair of the AH64 Hydraulic Manifold Reservoir.

Due to the approximate doubling of the workload for the AH64 Manifold/Reservoir, CCAD cannot meet the future production schedule without the purchase of the AH64 Hydraulic Manifold Test Set. If funding is not approved it will adversely affect production schedules and will result in lost revenue and continuous failure to meet CCAD production requirements.

2. Procurement of the AH64 Hydraulic Manifold Test Set from Parker Hannifin will assure that the AH64 Hydraulic Manifold/Reservoir is repaired to the original OEM and DMWR specifications. This company holds all intellectual and sole proprietary rights of the AH64 Hydraulic Manifold/Reservoir and the AH64 Hydraulic Manifold Test Set.

3. It is certified that this justification is current, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. Technical point of contact is