Sole Source Justification_25QA508_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for procuring a Delta H Single Chamber Heat Treat Oven, Part No. D-SC-CH18124812005R, for the 355th CONS at Davis-Monthan AFB. The procurement is for one heat treat oven with an upgrade kit to achieve full compliance with SAE-AMS 2750 standards, targeting increased production capabilities for the current Dual Chamber Aerospace Heat Treat System (DCAHT-121236). The Contracting Officer determined that Phillips Corporation Inc. Federal Division is the sole authorized distributor, justifying a single-source procurement based on the specialized nature of the equipment and its critical mission requirements.

The document details efforts to seek competition, including a GSA search that returned no alternative vendors and consultation with the 309 AMARG Machine Shop Subject Matter Expert. A notice of Intent to Sole Source was posted to SAM.gov, and the 355th Contracting Squadron aims to promote competition by conducting market research and industry outreach. The estimated contract cost is redacted, but the procurement is set for 11 July 2025, with the Contracting Officer (Patricia Murray, GS-12) affirming that only one source is available for this brand-specific equipment needed to increase throughput and responsiveness of the current heat treating process.