Intent to Single Source

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to single source a procurement for a HAAS Large Frame Lathe, Model #ST-40L with multiple add-on options. The notice, posted on May 15, 2025, with a due date of May 22, 2025, is part of the FAA Acquisition Management System and specifically relates to industrial machinery procurement. The agency has determined that Phillips Corporation Federal Division will be the sole source for this equipment, with ADB Safegate recognized as the only approved manufacturer for the baselined system. The procurement falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333248 for All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, which has a small business size standard of 750 employees. The Special Notice is informational in nature and does not constitute a formal solicitation or request for proposal.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to transparently communicate the FAA's decision to utilize single source procurement procedures for a specialized industrial lathe system. Contractors should note that this is not a competitive solicitation, and no alternate proposals will be considered. The equipment is specifically designed to interface with existing installed lighting systems, which justifies the direct sourcing approach. Any questions regarding the notice must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Haylee Hildebrand, via the provided email address haylee.p.hildebrand@faa.gov. While no competitive bidding is available, the notice serves to provide industry transparency about the procurement process. The procurement is part of the Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration Franchise Acquisition Services and represents a civilian agency procurement. Potential vendors should carefully review the notice to understand the scope and constraints of this unique procurement opportunity.