Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- F3T2EM5216AQ01
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Goldsboro, North Carolina 27531, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command's 4th Contracting Squadron at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina has issued a special notice announcing their intent to award a sole source purchase order to Phillips Corporation for preventative maintenance services. The notice pertains to maintenance services for specialized equipment including OMAX 55100/30V Abrasive Waterjet systems and various Haas machinery including minimills, lathes, and vertical mills. The contract will also cover reactive service and spare parts for this equipment. This procurement falls under the Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance NAICS category and specifically addresses metalworking machinery maintenance. The contracting authority cites FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a Single Source under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as the legal basis for this sole source approach.
The purpose of this sole source procurement is justified by Phillips Corporation's exclusive distributor status for both OMAX and Haas manufacturers, with no other distributor or agent authorized to represent these companies in federal government contracting. The notice establishes a deadline of August 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST for any responses, though it explicitly states this is not a request for competitive proposals. The government reserves full discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement, and any information received will only be used to assess the need for competition. Contractors should understand that this notice serves as an advance notification of the government's intent rather than a solicitation for bids. The Air Force emphasizes that Phillips Corporation's unique authorization from the equipment manufacturers forms the basis for bypassing competitive procurement procedures.
Notice text
INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: PHILLIPS CORPORATION PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
The 4th Contracting Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Phillips Corporation for preventative maintenance services. The required services include:
- OMAX 55100/30V Abrasive Waterjet Preventative Maintenance Service
- Haas Minimill Preventative Maintenance Service
- Haas Lathe Preventative Maintenance Service
- Haas Vertical Mill Preventative Maintenance Service
- Reactive service and reactive spare parts
APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY:
OMAX and Haas utilize Phillips Corporation as their sole and exclusive distributor. Phillips Corporation is authorized to work on behalf of OMAX and Haas and represent each company to the Federal Government. No other distributor or agent is authorized to represent OMAX or Haas in the Federal Government space.
This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a Single Source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract lies solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement. The closing date for this synopsis is 12 August 2025 at 12:00 P.M EST.
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