77931 Brand Name Justification Quintus Fluid Cell Change_Redacted.pdf

This is a Brand Name Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a Fluid Cell Press Bladder procurement by the Air Force Maintenance Support Group (MXSG) at Robins Air Force Base. The requirement is for a sole-source acquisition from Quintus Technologies, LLC, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Fluid Cell Press, which is critical for manufacturing large aircraft parts for C-130, C-5, C-17, and F-15 aircraft. The previous contract (FA857120P0109) was awarded to Quintus Technologies for a complete Fluid Cell system, valued at $399,980.00, covering the period from 04 May 2020 to 03 May 2025.

The document justifies the single-source procurement by highlighting that the Fluid Cell Press is exclusively manufactured, sold, and distributed by Quintus Technologies, which maintains all copyright privileges. Market research was conducted using Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and System for Award Management (SAM).gov databases, with no alternative sources identified. The government will require the contractor to deliver the order within 7 weeks of placement. The procurement is aimed at supporting program depot maintenance (PDM) requirements, with the current market value of the system at $20M. The contracting officer has determined that only Quintus Technologies and its resellers can provide the required supplies in a timely and cost-efficient manner.