SOLE SOURCE Brand Name WATER JET OMAX MAXIEM 1530 System.

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal is seeking to procure one OMAX MAXIEM 1530 water jet cutting system through a sole source procurement. The solicitation (W912NW-25-Q-0028) requires a specific water jet system with a 146" x 68" cutting table, 40 HP pump, MAXJET 5i nozzle, and comprehensive accessories including a basic start-up kit, toolbox, and 2,200 lbs of garnet abrasive. Key contract requirements include factory assembly, on-site assembly by a factory technician, one day of operational training, and additional operator training available for up to one year. The procurement will be evaluated based on the lowest price of all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) combined, with responses due by 3:00 PM on February 20, 2025. The acquisition is unrestricted and requires DoD unique item identification marking since the cost exceeds $5,000.

The contract will be performed at Corpus Christi Army Depot in Corpus Christi, Texas, with an estimated 180-day delivery timeline. Phillips Federal Division, a small business, has been identified as the exclusive authorized distributor of OMAX/MAXIEM machines to the U.S. Government, justifying the sole source approach. The procurement will utilize Army Working Capital Funds for FY2025 and is being conducted below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The system must include specific components such as a Continuous Feed Hopper with 600lb garnet capacity, Water Recycling System with 5-ton chiller, IntelliMAX Standard Software, Solids Removal System, and Water Level Control. Payment will be processed through electronic funds transfer via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and the procurement falls under the Machine Tool Manufacturing (NAICS 333517) and Punching and Shearing Machines (PSC 3445) categories.