Brand_Name_JA_redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification for a 5-axis CNC Gantry Mill acquisition by the Air Force Packaging Technology and Engineering Facility (AFPTEF). The justification details the critical need for a C.R. Onsrud X-Series machine to improve manufacturing capabilities for long aluminum extrusion parts used in warfighter equipment. The acquisition is being pursued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13.5), with a focus on obtaining a machine that provides a 5-axis working area of 366" x 21" x 14", a high-power spindle rated for 18 kW, FANUC controller compatibility, comprehensive training, domestic manufacturing, and long-term parts and service support.

Market research conducted by AFPTEF included discussions with multiple machinery vendors at trade shows and extensive internet searches, ultimately concluding that the C.R. Onsrud X-Series is the only machine meeting all technical requirements. The justification emphasizes several key differentiators: the machine's ability to vastly improve machining accuracy and efficiency, its domestic manufacturing location, proximity to Wright Patterson AFB for training and support, and its standard COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) configuration. The procurement is structured as a single-source brand name acquisition with a firm-fixed price, targeting a small business set-aside under NAICS code 333517, with proposals due by August 15, 2025.