Redacted sole_source_justification_water jet_signed_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for a sole source acquisition of an Abrasive Water Jet cutting machine. The 19th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) at Little Rock Air Force Base requires the machine to support in-house fabrication, repair, and maintenance of C-130 aircraft components. The specific water jet must have a water flow rate of 0.6 GPM, accommodate oversized C-130 aircraft components, have a compatible floor plan and power infrastructure, and include full OEM-backed warranty, installation, training, and post-award support.

Market research, including a Sources Sought notice and a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, was conducted to identify potential vendors. No other vendors were found capable of meeting the unique technical, operational, and facility-based requirements. OMAX (sales exclusively via Phillips Federal) is the only vendor identified that meets all specifications. The acquisition is justified based on the machine's specific capabilities needed for the 19th MXS facilities, with no available alternative sources meeting the precise technical requirements for C-130 aircraft component fabrication and maintenance.