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Type: Special Notice
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Description

Posted: July 22, 2025, 8:41 a.m. EDT

Notice of Intent to Sole-Source: The 19th Contracting Squadron (CONS) Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas intends to award on a sole-source basis a contract to Phillips Federal Coorporation to purchase Waterjet cutting machine. Omax Coororation (represented in the fedreral marketplace by Phillips Federal) is the sole manufacturer and distributor of a Water Jet cutting machine that can meet the specific needs of the governemnt (represented in the salient charachteristic document). Due to an absence of eligible compettitors capable of making a machine that meets the government needs, they are the only source capable of fulfilling this requirement.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS and a solicitation will not be issued. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. The responder must be capable of fulfilling ALL charachteristics outlined in the Salient Charachteristics Document. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. If no affirmative written response is received, the award will be made without further notice. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 05 AUG 2025 by 2:00 PM CST at 19 CONS, Little Rock AFB to A1C Lukas-sebastian Ashley, email at Lukas-sebastian.ashley@us.af.mil.

Posted: July 21, 2025, 2:47 p.m. EDT
Background
The 19th Contracting Squadron (CONS) at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas intends to award a sole-source contract to Phillips Federal Corporation for the purchase of a Waterjet cutting machine. Omax Corporation, represented by Phillips Federal in the federal marketplace, is the sole manufacturer and distributor of a Water Jet cutting machine that meets the specific needs of the government. The contract aims to fulfill a requirement due to the absence of eligible competitors capable of providing a machine that meets these needs.

Work Details
The contract involves the delivery of a new Waterjet cutting machine, which must be one of the manufacturer's standard current production models. The waterjet must include all necessary components and accessories for installation and operation. Key specifications include:
- **General Requirements**: New construction, sufficient mass and strength, no separate catcher tank allowed, accessible parts for maintenance.
- **Components**: Must include:
- Cutting Assembly Support
- Machine Table
- Controller
- Operating/Cutting Software
- Pump with Rebuild Kits
- Garnet Storage Hopper
- Cutting Head
- Chiller System
- Water Recycling System with Rebuild Kit
- Remote Keypad
- Water Level Control
- Nozzle Assembly with Replacement Nozzle Assemblies
- **Machine Specifications**:
- Minimum X-Y Travel: 8'4" x 4'7"
- Minimum Table Size: 10'6" x 5'5"
- Max Operating Weight: 25,000 lbs
- Output Pressure: 60,000 psi
- **Controller**: Must run on Windows® 10 OS with a minimum display size of 17 inches and multiple USB ports.
- **Software**: Full operational control with capabilities for automatic collision prediction, parametric shape generation, and compatibility with various file formats.
- **Pump Requirements**: Capable of maintaining designed operating pressure without hydraulic assistance; includes variable frequency drive controlled by the waterjet controller.

Place of Performance
Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas

Overview

Agency
Air Mobility Command (AMC) [DoD - USAF]
Response Deadline
Aug. 5, 2025, 3:00 p.m. EDT Due in 3 Days
Posted
July 21, 2025, 2:47 p.m. EDT (updated: July 22, 2025, 8:41 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
333515 - Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing
PSC
4920 - Aircraft Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment
Place of Performance
Little Rock Air Force Base, AR 72099 United States
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
500 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$200,000 - $500,000 (AI estimate)
On 7/21/25 Air Mobility Command issued Special Notice for Intent to sole source - Water Jet due 8/5/25.
Primary Contact
Name
lukas-sebastian Ashley   Profile
Email
lukas-sebastian.ashley@us.af.mil
Phone
(501) 987-3691

Secondary Contact

Name
Abigail Hebert   Profile
Email
abigail.hebert@us.af.mil
Phone
(501) 987-3837

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AMC > FA4460 19 CONS PKA
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA4460
Source Organization Code
500045994
Last Updated
July 22, 2025
Last Updated By
lukas-sebastian.ashley@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Aug. 20, 2025