J&A for Other Than Full and Open Competition - Trimble Inc.
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA502526CB001
- Agency
-
Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- FA502526CB001 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Trimble Inc.
- NAICS code
- 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools
- PSC
- U099 Education/Training- Other
- Place of performance
- Tinian Northern Mariana Islands 96952, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces has issued a sole source justification notice for Trimble Training Services to support the 513 ERHS at Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The justification centers on the proprietary nature of Trimble 3D machine control systems, which require specialized training that can only be delivered by certified Trimble training partners with access to the company's proprietary curriculum and certification protocols. The rationale emphasizes that Trimble Inc. is uniquely qualified as the only vendor capable of providing DoD-compliant, on-site training within the required timeframe on the remote island of Tinian, with trainers certified by Trimble and experienced in supporting military construction operations in remote locations. The contract was awarded on October 4, 2025, following a sources sought notice posted on SAM.gov for five days beginning August 21, 2025. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, though specific award values and training duration are not disclosed in the available documentation. The justification notes that failure to obtain this specialized training would result in operational delays, increased equipment misuse risks, and compromised paving operations quality.
Notice text
The justification for the sole source requirements as follows: In accordance with FAR 6.303-2:
(1) Agency and Activity: 356th ETSG
(2) Nature of action for approval: Sole Source Acquisition
(3) This procurement is for: Trimble Training Services for 513 ERHS at Tinian, CMNI
(4) Justification Rationale: IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), one source is capable of fulfilling this requirement due to the proprietary nature of the system equipment and associated parts.
(5) Demonstration of Unique Qualifications: Trimble 3D machine control systems are proprietary, and only certified Trimble training partners are authorized to deliver instruction and certification. Trimble is the only vendor capable of providing on-site, DoD compliant training on Tinian within the required time frame. Their trainers are certified by Trimble and have prior experience supporting military construction operations in remote locations. Failure to obtain this training would result in operational delays, increased risk of equipment misuse, and compromised quality in paving operations. No other vendor has the necessary credentials, access to Trimble's proprietary curriculum, or logistical capability to deploy to Tinian.
(6) Description of Solicitation Efforts: IAW FAR 5.102(a)(2), this notice will be posted on the Government-wide Point of Entry (SAM.gov) and retained in the contract file to document the rationale for a sole source award.
(7) The Contracting Officer's fair and reasonable determination: The pricing for the Trimble Training contract shall be established as fair and reasonable, in accordance with industry standards and procurement best practices. This determination will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of previously proposed pricing models, as well as historical data from prior contracts awarded for the same or substantially similar training services.
(8) Description of market research: A sources sought was posted on SAM.Gov on August 21, 2025 for 5 days.
(9) Other supporting facts: See J&A
(10) Interested Sources: N/A
(11) Barriers to Competition: The agency may undertake a range of strategic actions to identify, remove, or mitigate barriers that could impede participation in future procurement opportunities. These actions are essential to ensuring that acquisition processes remain transparent, inclusive, and responsive to evolving market conditions.
(12) Certification by Contracting Officer: This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Awarded contract FA502526CB001 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-10-04.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Notice of intent to solicit/award sole source - trimble INC. | Special Notice | |
| 513 ERHS Trimble 3D Training (Tinian) | Pre-Solicitation |
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