Sole Source Justification_Incirlik CBRN Filters

The Department of the Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) has issued a Sole Source Justification Special Notice for the procurement of 59 replacement CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) Collective Filters for the 39th Medical Group at Incirlik Air Base. The notice, published on May 12, 2025, follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.305 requirements for publicizing sole source acquisitions after an award is made. These specialized filters are critical for the Medical Treatment Facility, which is one of two Air Force facilities designed to remain sealed and operational during CBRN attacks. Market research conducted by the agency confirmed that only Shalon-Chemical Industries can provide the required filters due to the unique design of the facility's Collective Protection (COLPRO) system. The existing filters are set to reach end of life in December 2025, with an estimated delivery date of November 30, 2025.

The primary objective of this special notice is to justify and document the sole source procurement of highly specialized CBRN filters for a mission-critical medical facility. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price agreement under simplified acquisition procedures, utilizing 3400 funds for a commercial product modified to meet specific government requirements. Contractors should note that this is not a competitive solicitation, as the procurement is specifically targeted to Shalon-Chemical Industries based on their unique technical capabilities. The total contract value falls between $750,000 and $15 million, though precise details are not fully disclosed. Eligibility is effectively limited to the identified sole source vendor, who must demonstrate the ability to provide 59 SF-10RAD, 600 CBM filters that meet the exact specifications of the Incirlik Air Base COLPRO system. No specific set-aside has been applied to this procurement, and the notice serves primarily as a post-award transparency mechanism required by federal acquisition regulations.