SAM #FA488726Q0064

Procurement of Pneumatic Double-Flare Tube Machine and Electric CNC Tube Bender for F-35 Maintenance at Luke AFB

Luke Air Force Base is seeking two specialized industrial machines to support F-35 aircraft hydraulic line fabrication. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 56th Fighter Wing, 56 EMS Squadron, Aircraft Structural Maintenance, Fabrication Flight, Luke AFB - Solicitation issued by 56 CONS CC - Products Requested: - Pneumatic Double-Flare Tube Machine - Quantity: 1 - Must produce 37-degree double flares for F-35 hydraulic connections - Includes full set of jaws/dies for .188, .250, .312, .375 tubing OD - Includes upset and flare punches for tubing wall thicknesses .020 to .035 - Pneumatically powered (75-100 psi), single lever operation - Maximum footprint: 33" L x 23" W x 43" H - Integrated floor-mounted stand with tool rack - Minimum 12-month manufacturer warranty (parts and labor) - Fully Electric CNC Tube Bender - Quantity: 1 - Footprint: 17' L x 5' W x 6' H, 8-foot tube capacity - Bending range: 1/2" to 10" centerline radius - Compatible with USAF Form-Line tooling and Bend Pro G2 Control System - Includes integrated cooling, safety scanner, remote footswitch, mobile console, heavy-duty mounts - Minimum 12-month warranty with remote maintenance and 3 days on-site installation/training - Comprehensive tooling packages for tubing OD from 0.500" to 1.750" (each includes bend dies, clamp die, pressure die, mandrels, collets, tube stops, and wiper dies as specified) - Notable Requirements: - Machines must be capable of high-precision fabrication for aircraft-grade hydraulic lines - Brand name or equivalent accepted; no specific OEMs named - Delivery required by contract deadline; inspection and acceptance at Luke AFB - OEMs: - No specific OEMs are named, but requirements reference compatibility with Bend Pro G2 Control System and USAF Form-Line tooling - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on industry standards for similar equipment, estimated range is $150,000 to $350,000 - Potential Competitors: - Companies specializing in industrial tube bending and flaring equipment (see below)

Description

14 SEP 2026 UPDATE - CUSTOMER UPATED SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR TUBE MACHINE 

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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