Single_Source_Justification_Redacted_1.pdf
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- 140D0424Q0770
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This document is a Single Source Determination using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for equipment maintenance services. The Department of the Interior (DOI), in conjunction with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), requires a contractor to perform maintenance on vertical mills, mini mills, lathes, and water jet machines for ground test ranges that support warfighter technology development. Phillips Corporation has been identified as the sole source contractor, with exclusive letters from HAAS and OMAX confirming they are the only authorized distributor and maintainer for the specified equipment.
The procurement follows market research conducted on June 4, 2024, via a GSA Ebuy sources sought notice, with Phillips Corporation being the only respondent. A subsequent intent to sole source notice was published on SAM.gov on June 17, 2024, with no additional responses received. The contract will have a one (1) base year and four (4) option years, with the contracting officer determining that awarding directly to Phillips Corporation is in the government's best interest due to their unique certification and warranty capabilities for the specialized equipment maintenance services.
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SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING
SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) UNDER THE
SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)
AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)
Solicitation Number 140D0424Q0770
1. Contracting activity/agency. Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), Division II, Branch V, on behalf of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs.
The Department of the Interior (DOI) in conjunction with AFRL, requires a contractor to perform equipment maintenance for vertical mills, mini mills, lathes, and water jet machines.
AFRL intends to use these maintenance services to ensure all ground test ranges are operational. These ranges are responsible for testing of developmental technology created to support warfighters across DoD, including DoE and other government agencies.
The total estimated value of this contract to complete lines of inquiry is The period of performance is one (1) base year and four (4) option years from time of award.
3. Identification of the single source to be solicited. Phillips Corporation, 7300 Coca Cola Dr. STE 200, Hanover, MD 21076. Lauren Gann-Webb 800-878-4242 Ext. 4142.
4. Reason for authority cited. The contracting officer has determined the circumstances of the contract deem only one source reasonably available.
5. Rationale.
Phillips Corporation is the sole contractor that is certified to complete maintenance on the equipment. Phillips Corporation has submitted sole and exclusive letters from HAAS and OMAX stating that they are the only authorized distributor as well as the only authorized maintainer for the listed equipment, to include factory certified service, maintenance agreements, training and applications work. The HAAS and OMAX products are warranted by manufacturer against defects in material and workmanship. All out of warranty repair parts carry a warranty, provided the repair is performed by a Certified Technician. Only repairs performed by certified technicians will be warranted.
6. Market Research.
On June 4, 2024, a sources sought was posted on GSA Ebuy with responses due June 11, 2024. Phillips Corporation was the only response received advising the Government
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