Sole source award - OMAX

The United States Marine Corps has issued a Special Notice announcing a sole source contract award for inspection, maintenance, and repair services of an OMAX waterjet system supporting Marine Corps Logistics Command at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow. Posted on March 18, 2026, with an April 1, 2026 due date, this notice documents the Government's determination that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. The procurement is authorized under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and implemented through FAR 6.302-1, establishing the exclusive availability justification for sole source acquisition. The work involves periodic service addressing system leaks and restoring equipment to full operational capability within Building B573, CWC 241, near Column F30. This notice is provided for informational purposes only, as no solicitation was issued and no additional awards will be made.

The objective of this sole source award is to secure specialized maintenance, diagnostics, and repair services for the OMAX waterjet system, with delivery required within 30 days of award. Upon completion of maintenance and successful operational testing, the contractor must provide operator and maintenance training to designated Government personnel to ensure proper operation, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. Phillips Federal has been identified as the exclusive distributor authorized to perform this work, as OMAX has established exclusive licensing agreements granting Phillips Federal sole authority to represent OMAX in the federal government space with all parts and services fully warranted as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products. The requirement was initially identified in October 2024 and qualifies as urgent and compelling, justifying the limitation to a single source under simplified acquisition procedures. No additional contractors are eligible to participate in this procurement, as the award has already been made on a sole source basis.