[Themaintainers] Military right to repair example

[Richard Wheeler]

from https://sam.gov/opp/2179755137004931af6753bc2eca340a/view
(link to USG System for Award Management, a database for procurement)

*Request for Interested Surplus Vendors for the C-130 Pressure Indicator,
NSN 6620-01-394-4019 LG*
SUBJECT
Market research is being conducted to identify potential vendors that have
surplus C-130 Pressure Indicators, NSN 6620-01-394-4019 LG, PN 10401N01P00.

ITEM DESCRIPTION
The item is a cockpit mounted indicator which provides a visual display to
the aircrew of fuel tank pump output pressure measured in pound per square
inch capable of reading from zero to 50 PSI of the fuel system cross feed
manifold between the aircraft fuel tanks and the engines.

Impediment to Competition
The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for this item is Ametek, Inc.
(CAGE 61349) [CAGE codes are unique entity identifiers issued by the
Defense Logistics Agency], and they are no longer willing to produce this
item. *The Government does not own or have access to the technical data for
this item. Due to technical requirements, the Government’s need is limited
to surplus assets that are in New-Unused condition. [em mine]*


According to one source (
https://simpleflying.com/how-many-c-130-hercules-left/) there are nearly
1,100 C-130s still in service worldwide, 593 of which are in the United
States.

Good luck maintaining them and flying them without that widget.

Richard Wheeler <https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarduwheeler/>
richarduwheeler at gmail.com
347.661.8476
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