SAM #FA488726Q0049

Solicitation for Pneumatic Flare Machine and CNC Tube Bender for F-35 Maintenance at Luke AFB

This opportunity from the U.S. Air Force 56 EMS Squadron at Luke Air Force Base seeks two specialized industrial machines to support F-35 hydraulic line fabrication: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 56 EMS Squadron, 56 CONS CC, Luke AFB - Aircraft Structural Maintenance, Fabrication Flight - Requested Equipment: - Pneumatic Double-Flare Tube Machine - Quantity: 1 - Produces 37-degree double flares for F-35 hydraulic connections - Includes jaws/dies for .188, .250, .312, .375 tubing OD; upset and flare punches for .020 to .035 wall thickness - Pneumatically powered (75-100 psi), single lever operation, max footprint 33"L x 23"W x 43"H - Integrated stand with tool rack, minimum 12-month warranty - Fully Electric CNC Tube Bender - Quantity: 1 - Bends high-pressure tubing for F-35A Lightning II - Max footprint 17"L x 5"W x 6"H, 8-foot tube capacity, 1/2" to 10" CLR bending range - Compatible with USAF Form-Line tooling, Bend Pro G2 Control System - Safety features: proximity laser scanner, programmable X-axis, servo-actuated clamp die - Includes remote maintenance, 3 days on-site installation/training, minimum 12-month warranty - Notable Requirements: - Both machines must support F-35 maintenance operations - CNC tube bender must operate on Bend Pro G2 Control System - Delivery requested by end of performance period; inspection and acceptance at Luke AFB - No specific OEMs or part numbers are provided; brand name or equivalent is acceptable - Funding is not currently available; award contingent on funding - Each machine requested in a quantity of one

Description

This requirement covers two separate industrial metalworking machines for the Luke AFB Aircraft Structural Maintenance flight to support F-35 hydraulic line fabrication. It includes a pneumatic flaring machine for generating 37-degree double flares on tube ends, and a fully electric, CNC tube bender operating on the Bend Pro G2 Control System to form high-pressure tubing to precise angles. 

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

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