14457 - SSJ - Praxair (HVOF) Thermal Spray Equipment Follow-on SIGNED_Redacted.pdf
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This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for simplified procedures for certain commercial items submitted by the Air Force Materiel Command.
The justification approves a limited source contract for follow-on maintenance and calibration services for High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) Thermal Spray Equipment at Hill Air Force Base. The contracting activity is AFMC AFSC OL:H/PZMIB located at 6038 Aspen Avenue, Building 1289, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The contract will be performed from September 14, 2026, through September 13, 2031, consisting of one base year plus four one-year options. The estimated contract value is redacted. Services required include yearly inspection, maintenance, repair, calibration, adjustments, and certification of the HVOF thermal spray equipment, with the contractor providing detailed service reports and emergency response capabilities for inoperative equipment.
The justification establishes that Linde AMT is the sole source capable of performing this work as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the thermal spray equipment. Only Linde AMT-certified technicians possess the specialized training, proprietary diagnostic tools, and access to required parts necessary for proper maintenance and certification. Market research and a 14-day sources sought synopsis posted to SAM.gov (closing April 8, 2026) yielded one interested vendor, BHPE LLC, who failed to provide capability data or respond to follow-up inquiries, rendering them nonresponsive. The contracting officer determined anticipated costs represent fair and reasonable value based on analysis of historical pricing for similar services. The statutory authority cited is FAR 13.106, with implementation authority under DAFFARS 5313.501. The justification was coordinated and approved between April 20 and April 28, 2026.
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Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
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VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.
Market research and the sources sought synopsis, detailed in field VIII, did not yield any additional sources. Despite Government's efforts to find additional sources, as well as the information from field V regarding the OEM's capabilities, no additional sources are available for solicitation.
VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.
I have determined that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available. The government will seek other than cost and pricing data, to the extent necessary, to determine a fair and reasonable price, such as analyzing historical prices paid for similar services. Based on this, the order represents the best value to the government.
VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.
Market research was conducted by contacting known sources to identify any that were capable of satisfying this requirement. Research confirmed that Linde AMT is the OEM, and because of the proprietary nature of the equipment, no other companies have the required capabilities. A letter dated September 3rd, 2025, from Linde AMT confirms they are the sole distributor of Linde AMT (formally branded as Praxair, Praxair Surface Technologies, Miller Thermal or TAFA) Thermal Spray Equipment and the only capable vendor for this procurement. A sources sought synopsis was posted to SAM.gov for 14 days, closing April 8th, 2026. One source expressed written interest in the acquisition but did not provide any data regarding their ability to perform this requirement and did not respond to the Government's attempts to follow-up on their statement of interest--deeming them nonresponsive. This product is not available via the AbilityOne program.
IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.
N/A
X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.
BHPE LLC, Cage: 9SWS7 - Inital email of interest was sent by vendor, but they did not provide any statement of capability to support this requirement and did not respond to Government attempt to follow up, deeming them non-responsive.
XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.
It is anticipated that future purchases will still require a sole source justification due to the proprietary requirements and distribution rights. However, the Government will continue to search the commercial market for the latest new and emerging products that could satisfy the Government's requirements on future purchases.
Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION
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XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.
As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.
As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.
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