Brand Name Justification End Finishing Machine_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a federal procurement by the 56th Contracting Squadron (56 CONS).

The procurement seeks one Tube-Line TF3.0 Manual End Finishing Machine for aircraft structural maintenance, with an estimated contract cost redacted in the document. The machine must meet specific technical requirements including a maximum footprint of 5'L x 4'W x 4'H, 37-degree single flare capability, 0.250" to 2.00" OD flaring and trimming capacity, an integrated squaring/deburring head with replaceable 1/16" blades, pneumatic beading, a minimum 12-month warranty, and compatibility with existing USAF-inventory TF2.0 series jaws. The TF3.0 brand is the only machine natively compatible with the USAF's existing TF2.0 series jaws inventory. Selecting an alternative brand would render the current inventory obsolete and force the Government to waste an estimated $10,000 to $15,000 in redundant tooling assets. The contracting officer has justified single-source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) to avoid wasteful asset duplication and preserve flight funds. Although limited to the Tube-Line brand name, competition will be sought among authorized commercial distributors through a SAM.gov brand-name acquisition posting, allowing multiple industrial suppliers and small businesses to compete on price and delivery. The 56 CONS and Fabrication Flight commit to monitoring the market for universal tooling adapters and cross-compatible machinery, with plans to open future machine requirements to full and open competition once the current TF2.0 jaws inventory reaches end-of-service-life. The contracting officer's determination was signed on 20 August 2026.