Notice of Intent: Water Jet Sole-Source

The U.S. Air Force, through the 28th Contracting Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota, intends to award a sole-source contract to Philips Corporation for the procurement of an OMAX 55100 Water Jet Machine, accompanied by on-site training and a warranty. This procurement is justified under RFO 6.103-1(b), which recognizes Philips Corporation as the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s specific requirements, with no acceptable alternatives available in the market. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 333517, classifying it under Machine Tool Manufacturing. The contract is not subject to competitive bidding, and this notice serves solely as an announcement of intent, not a solicitation for quotes or proposals. All inquiries must be directed via email to A1C Trent Waterman at trent.waterman@us.af.mil and must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. MDT on August 17, 2026; late submissions will not be acknowledged. The formal response deadline for any follow-up actions is August 19, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. MDT. The agency reserves the right not to award a contract based on this notice, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred in responding to this announcement. The Government disclaims liability for any consequences arising from misinformation or improperly submitted data. Primary and secondary points of contact are listed, with additional details available through the provided SAM.gov link, and the place of performance is confirmed as Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota.