Sole Source Justification Water Plant Repair_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Use of a Single Source (CUI - Controlled Unclassified Information) for a federal contract procurement below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

The 7th Contracting Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas is seeking sole-source maintenance, diagnostics, calibration, and repair services for Cla-Val Series 210 Altitude Control Valves (10-inch and 12-inch models) installed at the Main Water Plant B8216. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and OEM replacement parts to restore the altitude valves to full operational status in an underground maintenance pit. The justification cites RFO 6.302-1 as the statutory authority, establishing that only one responsible source exists. Cla-Val is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole provider of factory-authorized maintenance and repair services through their Field Service Department. Cla-Val technicians hold "Blue Seal Certification" and possess exclusive access to proprietary engineering data, technical updates, factory specifications, and genuine OEM replacement components. The manufacturer's sole source letter dated 7 July 2026 confirms that non-authorized service providers may compromise valve performance and void warranties. Market research conducted per RFO Part 10 confirmed Cla-Val's exclusive status, and no alternative sources meeting required standards could be identified. The justification states this requirement is unlikely to become competitive in the future given the proprietary nature of the system and absence of authorized resellers. The Contracting Officer determination was dated 21 August 2026, with Chief of Contracting Office approval on 24 August 2026.