Large Roundness Machine

Sole Source Justification

This document is a Sole Source Justification for a new contract action to purchase one (1) Large Roundness Machine Replacement. The acquisition is for commercial items and will be issued under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) pricing arrangement.

• Purchase of one (1) Large Roundness Machine Replacement (Description: Special SPS-1000, Model: A158755).

• The machine is required to verify the dimensional integrity of component parts and includes necessary tooling and figuring for production.

• Delivery is required within 20 Weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Estimated Contract Cost: $345,375.00

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Not applicable for this document type (Justification).

• The vendor, Taylor Hobson Inc., is identified as a small business.

• The justification cites AFFARS 5313.501 (10 U.S.C 2302b and 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1)) as the authority for other than full and open competition, stating only one source (Taylor Hobson Inc.) is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the work.

• Market research included an Internet search, a Sources Sought Synopsis posted on Sam.gov (15 Sept 2025 - 15 Oct 2025) with two responses, and direct communication with the OEM.

• Only one vendor, Taylor Hobson Inc., was found to meet all government requirements.

• The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable using price analysis techniques.

• The agency will consider other sources in the future if they meet the required salient characteristics.

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for furnishing, shipping, installing, assembling, and verifying/calibrating a commercially available, high-accuracy Roundness and Geometry Measuring System (RGMS). The RGMS will be used to verify the dimensional integrity of repaired and/or manufactured parts, as well as inspect necessary tooling and fixturing.

• Procurement of a new, unused RGMS that is a manufacturer's current production model.

• The system must be capable of measuring in both U.S. Customary and International System of Units, with automatic inch/metric conversion.

• Key components include a granite table, motorized spindle with air-bearing design, tilt & center worktable, gage posts, vertical drive bodies, gage arms, gage mounts, and gage heads.

• Specific requirements for each component include dimensions, load capacity, accuracy, materials, and functionality.

• The system must include a compressed air system with filtering and pressure control.

• A high-end workstation computer system with specific hardware (Intel Core i3-8100 CPU, 8GB RAM, Discrete GPU) and Windows 11 LTSC operating system is required.

• Metrology software conforming to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M) and ANSI B89.3.1 standards is necessary.

• Specific accuracy requirements for radial accuracy, axial accuracy, and tilt error motion.

• Performance criteria for the worktable's load capacity, flatness, and rotation.

• Requirements for the compressed air system's filtering and pressure regulation.

• Software must provide specific measurements (roundness, concentricity, runout, flatness, perpendicularity, parallelism) and stack prediction.

• The RGMS will be installed at Tinker AFB, OK.

• Environmental conditions: controlled environment with temperature at 68°F +/- 1°F and humidity at 30-50% non-condensing.

• Work hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with potential for extended hours upon approval.

• Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, PPE, and transportation.

• Offloading and placement of the RGMS at Tinker AFB will be provided by government personnel.

• Contractor must provide a certified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technician for installation.

• Restrictions on mercury, asbestos, lead, and ozone-depleting substances.

• Provision of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

• Corrosion-resistant nameplate with specific identification details.

• Two-year warranty covering parts and services, with a 72-hour response time for malfunctions.

• Basic and advanced training for operators at the end-user's site.

• Two years of software support, including updates, patches, and telephone support.

• Proposal must include manufacturer's literature, diagrams, and specifications.

• Shipping costs to Tinker AFB, OK are included.

• Delivery schedule submission within 20 calendar days of contract approval.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, FA812626Q0013, is for a "Large Roundness Machine." The solicitation is issued by the U.S. Air Force, specifically FA8126 AFSC PZIMB at Tinker AFB, OK.

• The primary requirement is for a "Large Roundness Machine" (Product Service Code: 6650).

• The specific item listed is "Special SPS-1000" with Manufacturer's Part Number A15875S.

• The pricing arrangement is "Firm Fixed Price."

• The contract type is not explicitly stated but the method of solicitation is "Request for Proposal (RFP)".

• The period of performance is indicated by a "Delivery Schedule" of "20 Weeks" from the "Date of Award Receipt."

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: January 16, 2026, 03:00 PM.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-3.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• This acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED."

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 334513, with a Size Standard of 750 employees.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract administration, item unique identification, representations and certifications, and other standard terms and conditions.