SPE4A826Q0026_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) document for a non-competitive acquisition of an OMAX 120X Waterjet Abrasive Cutting System with turnkey services by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

The acquisition is for two units of an OMAX 120X Waterjet Abrasive Cutting System valued at a redacted amount, including tooling, technical data, shipping, installation, rigging, IUID, and foundation work on a one-year buy with one option year. The sole source is OMAX Corporation (CAGE 1XZ77). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority, establishing that only one responsible source possesses the capability to furnish the required equipment and services. The critical technical barrier to competition is that the waterjet cutting system relies on manufacturing files built to the OEM's controller, and OMAX has already developed 15,000 production-approved cutting programs directly transferable to the new system without engineering reprogramming. Any competing approach would require duplicative cost and unacceptable delays estimated at substantial labor hours to reprogram the library to a different OEM controller. The acquisition will be synopsized on January 20, 2025, with dealerships of similar manufacturers to be solicited. A market survey was conducted indicating interest from Phillips Corporation and Machine Tools USA. The Contracting Officer approved the justification on February 2, 2026, with Competition Advocate approval dated February 4, 2026. The acquisition value exceeds $900,000 but does not exceed $20,000,000, requiring Competition Advocate approval.