Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Phillips Corporation

Background
The 22nd Contracting Squadron at McConnell AFB, Kansas, on behalf of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Phillips Corporation. This decision is based on the determination that only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. Phillips Corporation is located at 7390 Coca Cola Dr STE 200, Hanover, Maryland 21076.

The agency's mission includes maintaining and supporting military aircraft operations, which necessitates specialized equipment for metal heat treating.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of one Dual Chamber Radiant/Convection Heat-Treat oven (model DEF-DC-RH-181248/2000-CH-241648/1200) along with one upgrade kit. This equipment must meet AMS2750 and TO 1-1A-9 qualification requirements, which are critical for ensuring temperature uniformity and system accuracy necessary for flight-safe aerospace components.

The heat treat oven is essential for improving turnaround time for metal heat treating processes at the 22 MXS, as currently two units are using one oven. Specific pricing details are not disclosed in the solicitation.

Place of Performance
McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The notice indicates a closely related prior contract awarded to Phillips Corporation (GS03F080CA-FA442725F0028) for a “PHILLIPS DELTA H DUAL CHAMBER OVEN” valued at $222,295 during 04/21/25–09/19/25. The current requirement is also for delivery of a Phillips dual chamber radiant/convection heat-treat oven (specific model listed) and an upgrade kit, with AMS2750 and TO 1-1A-9 qualification requirements. This suggests the prior work involved the same type of heat-treat oven equipment and may be a continuation or replacement/add-on to support the same aerospace metal heat-treating mission.