SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR DOUBLE FLARE MACHINE.docx
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- Solicitation number
- FA488726Q0049
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This is a Statement of Need for the procurement of a pneumatic double-flare tube machine for Luke Air Force Base (LUKE AFB), Arizona. The Aircraft Structural Maintenance section requires a TUBE-LINE 1.0-DF flaring machine to fabricate secure, high-pressure 37-degree double-flare end connections on F-35 hydraulic and fluid lines. The machine is critical for final fabrication steps in local hydraulic line replacement, as the F-35 systems mandate highly specific 37-degree double-flare connections to prevent catastrophic fluid leaks under flight loads. Without this equipment, the 56th Fighter Wing cannot safely complete hydraulic line replacement, risking in-flight hydraulic failure, aircraft grounding, and pilot safety hazards.
The required machine must meet specific technical specifications: maximum physical footprint of 33 inches long by 23 inches wide by 43 inches high to fit allocated shop space; pneumatic power operation utilizing standard shop air at 75 to 100 psi with single-lever operation; complete 37-degree double-flare jaw and die sets for tubing outside diameters of .188, .250, .312, and .375 inches; complete upset and flare punch sets for wall thicknesses ranging from .020 to .035 inches; an integrated floor-mounted machine stand with built-in tool rack for die and punch organization; and a minimum 12-month manufacturer warranty covering parts and labor. This procurement is part of a broader solicitation (FA488726Q0049) covering two separate industrial metalworking machines, with the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command as the procuring agency. The solicitation notes that funds are not currently available and no award will be made until funding is secured.
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SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
FOR PURCHASE OF TUBE-LINE 1.0-DF, FLARING MACHINE
FOR
Aircraft Structural Maintenance, Fabrication Flight
LUKE AFB, AZ
Purpose & Impact Statement:
The Aircraft Structural Maintenance section requires a pneumatic double-flare tube machine to fabricate secure, high-pressure end connections on F-35 hydraulic and fluid lines. F-35 systems mandate a highly specific 37-degree double-flare connection to prevent catastrophic fluid leaks under flight loads.
Impact on 56 FW if not approved: Without this machinery, the 56 FW cannot safely complete the final fabrication steps of local hydraulic line replacement. Attempting to install single-flared or manually flared lines on a 5th-generation fighter introduces a severe risk of in-flight hydraulic failure, grounding aircraft and posing a direct hazard to pilot safety and airframe integrity.
Tubing Machine Requirements:
1. Footprint: Maximum physical envelope of 33” L x 23” W x 43” H to fit pre-allocated shop space.
2. Flaring Type: Must be explicitly designed to produce high-precision 37-degree double flares, which are mandatory for high-pressure F-35 hydraulic connections.
3. Power & Operation: Must be pneumatically powered utilizing standard shop air (75 to 100 psi) and operated via a single lever for ergonomic, repeatable use.
4. Jaw/Die Set: Must include a complete set of 37-degree Double Flare Jaws/Dies specifically for .188”, .250”, .312”, and .375” tubing Outside Diameters (OD).
5. Punch Set: Must include a complete set of Upset and Flare punches tailored for tubing Wall Thicknesses (WT) ranging from .020” to .035”.
6. Storage: Must include an integrated, floor-mounted machine stand featuring a built-in tool rack for die/punch organization.
7. Warranty: Minimum 12-month manufacturer warranty covering parts and labor.
END OF STATEMENT OF NEED
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