SAM RFQ Attachment 1 Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for a federal contract issued by the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - Rome Research Site. The procurement is for a QTY-1 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) XL Machine with 4-axis software USB license and configuration, specifically for the Zonal Engagement and Unmanned Strike (ZEUS) program. Hot Wire Foam Factory, Inc. (HWFF) is identified as the sole source, as they are the only brand producing a foam hotwire cutter that meets the precise specifications required for cutting foam blocks for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

The solicitation (FA875125Q0095) is set aside for Total Small Business under NAICS code 334419, with a size standard of 750 employees. The anticipated delivery is 4 weeks after receipt of order, with items to be delivered to Rome, NY. The government will evaluate offers based on price and technical capability, intending to award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror. The total estimated contract cost is redacted, and the government plans to conduct regular market research to identify alternative products and encourage future competition, despite the current single-source justification.