Redacted JA.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document for a non-competitive contract award by the Air Force Space Command (AFSC) for the PZIMA contracting activity.

The contract awards a single-source, brand-name procurement to TLD America Corporation (manufacturer) or an authorized reseller for a Tractor Aircraft Tug U-30 (TMX 450-50) and associated equipment, transportation, documentation, manuals, and training for the 402d Aircraft Maintenance Group at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The equipment is classified under Commercial Item Description A-A58026C (Class 1, Gross Vehicle Weight 100,000 pounds standard; tows aircraft with GVW up to 850,000 pounds). The contractor must provide the tug with specified options including mirror on front hitch, air conditioning, elevating front cab, obstacle detection device, custom military green paint, automatic lubricating system, integral hydraulic jacks, rotating warning beacon, rear camera, and upgraded driver seat. Two hard copies and one electronic copy of operation and service/maintenance manuals (CDRL A001 DI-TMSS-80527D/T and Commercial Off-The-Shelf manuals) must be delivered at time of delivery. The estimated contract value is redacted, funded through CIP resources. Market research conducted January 8 through February 25, 2026, confirmed that only TLD Group is capable of manufacturing and supplying the TMX-450-50, with no small business, GSA, or other vendor alternatives available. The procurement is authorized under 41 U.S.C. 1901 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and Technical Order 36A10-3-70-1. The document was signed April 13, 2026, by CIP Program Manager Lisa Matney and Contracting Officer Taylor Walker.