NOTICE OF SOLE SOURCE AWARD - WHESCO Group for low-observable paint & clean/dirty room control panel installation & software install

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 673d Contracting Squadron, has issued a sole source award to WHESCO Group Inc. for specialized technical services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. The scope of work involves the replacement of control panels and the installation of software for four F-22 ASMLO Paint Booth systems, focusing on low-observable paint and clean/dirty room control. This procurement is categorized under NAICS code 811310 and is designated as a total small business set-aside. The contract is valued at an estimated 79,890.00 dollars. The decision to utilize a sole source justification is based on the proprietary nature of the technology involved and the absence of other authorized vendors capable of performing the required programming and installation. The project is managed by the Department of Defense and is intended to ensure the continued operational capability of the F-22 paint booth systems.