Attachment 1 - Statement of Need.pdf

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This is a Statement of Need for the purchase of a Fiber Laser system by the 22 Maintenance Group at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, dated 28 July 2026.

The Air Force requires one fiber laser system (Item Number P155GA009-SD or equal) primarily for etching small to medium-sized tools. The laser must operate on standard low voltage (110/115 VAC, 15 amp), feature a CDRH Class 3R classification, and include an embedded computer. Physical specifications require dimensions of 28" W x 16" D x 23.5" H to fit on a tabletop, with capability to etch larger items through an extended back feature. The system must be fully self-contained and capable of clear etching on small tools. The contractor is responsible for complete installation prior to delivery and must provide one day of onsite training for AMXS personnel. The contractor shall provide a minimum one-year warranty covering all defects not caused by government damage or misuse, with defective items replaced at no cost to the government. Delivery and installation must be completed no later than 60 calendar days after receipt of the order. The statement also includes a requirement that contractors shall not use or specify Class I Ozone Depleting Substances in testing, operation, or maintenance of the system, referencing Air Force Instruction 32-7086.

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28 July 2026

Statement of Need

Fiber Laser

McConnell AFB, Kansas

1. Overview

1.1 The 22 MXG requires the purchase of a Fiber Laser primarily used for efficient etching of tools ranging from small to medium sized. Item Number: P155GA009-SD or equal.

2. Requirements

2.1 The contractor shall provide one (1) Fiber Laser with the following features:

2.1.1. The laser system must have the following:

A. must have low voltage of 110/115 VAC 15 amp

B. must be able to etch clearly on small tools

C. must be fully self-contained

D. must have dimensions of 28” W x 16” D x 23.5” H

E. must have capability to etch larger items (i.e an extended back)

F. must have an embedded computer

G. must have a CDRH Class 3R laser

H. must fit on a tabletop

2.2 The contractor shall install all listed items above prior to delivery. If any item is damaged or not working properly it will be replaced or fixed by the contractor and should be covered under all warranties listed below.

2.3 The contractor shall provide one-day onsite training for AMXS personnel.

3. Warranty

3.1 The contractor shall provide a minimum of 1 year warranty for the laser system. Any defect that is not caused by government damage or misuse shall be replaced by the contractor at no cost to the government.

4. Delivery

4.1 The contractor shall complete delivery and installation of each line item no later than 60 calendar days after receipt of the order.

5. ELIMINATION OF USE OF CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS)

5.1 Contractors shall not:

5.1.1 Provide any service or product with any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that requires the use of a Class I ODS in the test, operation, or maintenance of any system, subsystem, item, component, or process; or

5.1.2 Provide any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that establishes a test, operation, or maintenance requirement that can only be met by use of a Class I ODS as part of this contract/order.

5.1.3 For the purposes of Department of the Air Force policy, the following products that are pure (i.e., they meet the relevant product specification identified in AFI 32-7086[AR2] ) are

Class I ODSs

a. Halons: 1011, 1202, 1211, 1301, and 2402;

b. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-13, CFC-111, CFC-112, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115, CFC-211, CFC-212, CFC-213, CFC-214, CFC-215, CFC-216, and CFC-217, and the blends R-500, R-501, R-502, and R-503; and

c. Carbon Tetrachloride, Methyl Chloroform, and Methyl Bromide.

http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/afi32-7086/afi32-7086.pdf https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/AFCC/AQCP/KnowledgeCenter/SitePages/DAF-Contracting-Compass/Part-23---Environment,-Sustainable-Acquisition,-and-Material-Safety.aspx?CID=d7c975cb-ed41-49ba-8b44-9279666ee32b#_msocom_2

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