P25-084 Habco Flow Carts - Brand Name Justification- Updated_Redacted CO Signature.pdf

This document is a Brand Name Justification memo from the Department of Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base, dated 4 November 2025, requesting the procurement of Habco Flow Carts (Part Number 1093007) for the 76 PMXG unit. The 1.76 PMXG group seeks to directly replace existing TF33 equipment, with the Habco Flow Kits designed to seamlessly integrate into maintenance processes, provide high mobility, and be carried by one person.

Market research was conducted using the Dynamic Small Business Search, identifying potential vendors including small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The procurement justification highlights that the Habco Flow Kits meet specific requirements for equipment redundancy, protective storage, and maintenance integration. The estimated costs for purchase, implementation, calibration, and preventative maintenance range from $72,000 to $96,000. The document notes that Habco Industries LLC owns the proprietary data rights to these flow carts, and market research confirmed limited distribution sources for this specific commodity.