Notice of Intent - OMAX Water Jet Machine

The Department of the Army has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract for preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to an OMAX water jet machine located at Tobyhanna Army Depot. The contract opportunity, identified by Solicitation Number PAN010027, will be managed by Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division. The notice specifically targets maintenance services for a precision cutting equipment with bar code TY022738 and serial number K511780, situated in building 1C Bay 2. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and Part 12 (Commercial Items). The contract is currently intended to be awarded directly to Phillips Corporation/Federal Division without a competitive bidding process.

Contractors interested in this opportunity can submit a capability statement by 12:00 PM EST on April 29, 2025, via email to Jessica McHugh at jessica.l.mchugh.civ@army.mil. While this is currently a sole source solicitation, the government will review any submitted statements to potentially convert the procurement to a competitive process at their discretion. The maintenance services fall under NAICS Category 811310 for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of J049 for maintenance and repair shop equipment. Eligible contractors should have specialized expertise in maintaining OMAX water jet machines and be prepared to provide non-personal services for both preventative maintenance and emergency repairs. The government's final determination on procurement method remains flexible, with the primary goal of ensuring reliable maintenance for this critical equipment.