Sole Source Justification and Approval_Cubic Boron Nitride Waterjet_Redacted.pdf

This Justification and Approval (J&A) document is for the Department of the Air Force's procurement of ultra high water jet stripping systems for Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) Water Jet applications. The acquisition is for one (1) Robotic 20,000 psi Water Jet system at $1.4M in FY26, with a total estimated contract value of $10M across multiple fiscal years. The procurement will involve three (3) machines with 55ksi pumps for plasma spray coating removal and two (2) 20ksi machines for stripping rubber and abradable coatings.

Progressive Surface Inc. is identified as the sole source vendor, with a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) posted on 8 Aug 2025 that yielded three vendor expressions of interest (BHPE LLC, Cesco Inc., and Kent Homes LLC), none of which met the government's requirements. The J&A justifies the sole source selection based on the company's highly specialized capabilities, custom manufacturing, lack of resellers, and the significant cost and time implications of switching manufacturers. The contract will be awarded in June 2025, with an estimated 12 months for delivery of each purchase order, using DMAG Working Capital Funds and featuring individual purchase orders with a single CLIN for each machine.