Attachment 2 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the purchase of two Hexagon Absolute 3D Scanner Arms and Equipment for the Sheet Metal and Metals Technology department at 2 MXS located at Barksdale Air Force Base. The procurement is for a specific Part# H00045545, with the justification highlighting the scanner's unique capabilities in reverse engineering aircraft parts, seamless workflow integration, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

The document details that the Hexagon 3D Scanner is currently the only machine compatible with the Aircraft Structural Maintenance and Metals Technology equipment, and no other small business vendors can provide an equivalent solution. The contracting activity is the US Air Force 2d Contracting Squadron, and the procurement is not considered a Bridge Action. The Contracting Officer, Marcus A. Olearnick, has determined that a single source is reasonable and will be signed on 23-Apr-2025, with provisions to conduct future market research to identify alternative equipment sources.