SAM #FA665626P0009

Award for Rapid Expeditionary (REX) Kits for Aircraft Maintenance Support

This award notice details the Air Force Reserve Command's procurement of Rapid Expeditionary (REX) Kits for aircraft maintenance support: - Government Buyer: - Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), 910 AW LGC, Youngstown-Warren Air Reserve Station, Vienna, Ohio - OEM/Vendor: - Harrison Concepts, LLC (sole source, also the OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Rapid Expeditionary (REX) Kits - Specialized toolkits for combat aircraft maintenance during contingency operations - Kits are tailored to the mission requirements of each installation - No part numbers or specific quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source award to ensure continuity of equipment across multiple combat airlift installations - REX Kits are a new and evolving concept; future market research may identify additional vendors - Kits are designed specifically for contingency operations and rapid deployment scenarios

Description

AFRC/A4 coordinated a combined purchase agreement with Harrison Concepts for the acquisition of REX kits across multiple installations with combat airlift missions. AFRC then allocated funds to each installation to execute their own contract to procure these kits while tailoring the acquisition to their specific mission requirements. Under this broader AFRC program, this purchase will be made as a sole source acquisition to maintain the continuity of this specialized aircraft maintenance equipment across the command. Given the unique nature of this new and evolving concept of REX Kits, there was very little information available via open Internet searches for this specific product. While many companies make wheeled/mobile toolkits, these kits are specifically tailored to support combat aircraft during contingency operations. The most valuable market research information came from aircraft maintainers at other installation who are already using this equipment.  As the concept of these REX Kits gains momentum and more installations begin acquiring them, it is likely that additional vendors will begin producing comparable products that meet the requirements of this unique aircraft support equipment. Ongoing market research in this area should help identify additional sources/vendors for future acquisitions.

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