Notice of Intent to award Sole Source to OEM, Corvaer
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center has published a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for Quackenbush drills, specifically part number 158-15QRHD-250915CF with accessories. This Special Notice, posted on March 11, 2026, indicates that the Air Force has determined through market research that the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is the only source capable of supplying the required equipment. The notice explicitly states that this is not a request for quotes and that no set-aside requirements apply to this procurement action. The OEM operates without resellers or distributors, making direct procurement from the manufacturer the only viable option.
The primary objective of this sole source award is to procure Quackenbush drills that are unavailable from alternative sources or distributors. Contractors should note that the March 26, 2026 deadline does not represent a typical bid submission date, as this is not a competitive procurement process. Eligible parties interested in this procurement should be aware that participation is limited to the identified OEM, and other contractors cannot submit competing proposals. The sole source justification is based on the Air Force's determination that this manufacturer possesses unique capabilities and exclusive production rights for the specified equipment, making this a direct procurement action rather than a competitive opportunity.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to award sole source to the OEM as market research shows that it is the only manufacturer of the Quackenbush drills needed, Part # 158-15QRHD-250915CF wth accessories. OEM does not have resellers or distributors.
This is NOT a request for quotes.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Award Notice FA857126D0007 - Sole source OEM Corvaer | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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