BNJ for Kessler Spindle.pdf

This document is a Request for Brand Name Purchase from the Department of the Air Force Headquarters Air Force Sustainment Center, dated 16 September 2025. The procurement is for a replacement spindle for a Hermle CNC Mill (5-Axis milling machine) in the NC Machine shop, which supports production requirements across multiple programs. Kessler USA Inc. is the only authorized Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for these spindle motors, and alternative brands would require extensive and costly modifications to ensure compatibility.

Market research was conducted using Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and System for Award Management databases, reviewing companies that could potentially provide the Kessler Spindle Motor. The search included small businesses in categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and Women Owned Small Business. The document indicates that multiple small businesses were identified in the search, but Kessler is deemed the sole source that can provide the specific spindle motor meeting the precise operational requirements of the Hermle CNC Mill.