PreKote JA.pdf

This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) issued by the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). The 76 Aircraft Maintenance Group is seeking to procure Patheon PreKote Blue IAW surface pretreatment for aircraft maintenance, specifically for use on KC-135, C130J, C-130 AFSOC, and other aircraft requiring a minimum of 3/1-1 tote (200 gallon) quantities. The estimated contract value is $4,200,000.00, with 72 totes (275 gallons each) required annually over five years.

PreKote Blue was identified as a safer, more environmentally friendly replacement for Alodine, which contains Hexavalent Chromium. The Air Force has worked to eliminate Hexavalent Chromium from aircraft painting processes and has conducted extensive testing since 2009. Market research was conducted using GSA eBuy RFI, and five small businesses were identified as potential vendors: Automotive & Industrial Supply LLC, IGCS LLC, Wrigglesworth Enterprises Inc, Tera Consulting Inc, and Mono Machines LLC. The government intends to award three to five agreements simultaneously, with the estimated award date set for 30 September 2025.