NVANG R-11 ENGINE REBUILD

A fixed-price sole source purchase order was awarded on May 20, 2026, to McCandless Truck Center, Inc. for the engine rebuild of an R-11 refueler truck under solicitation number W50S8C26PA010. This acquisition was justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the exclusive capability of McCandless Truck Center, Inc. to perform this specialized work locally; the company is the only certified maintenance provider with the requisite expertise and equipment to rebuild R-11 refueler engines, making it the sole responsible source. The urgency stems from the fact that one of three R-11 refuelers in the fleet is currently non-mission-capable due to a failed engine with multiple damaged cylinders causing coolant leaks, reducing operational capacity by 33% and directly impairing the unit’s ability to meet critical mission requirements. The repair must be completed expeditiously to restore full fleet readiness, and the work will be performed at the contractor’s facility in Reno, Nevada, with inspection and acceptance occurring on-site. No formal evaluation factors, competitive procedures, or subcontracting requirements were applicable due to the sole-source nature of the award. The contract lacks detailed pricing data, payment instructions, invoicing specifications, packaging requirements, or clause citations beyond the foundational justification under FAR 6.302-1. The NAICS code 811111 classifies the work under automotive mechanical and electrical repair services, and no socioeconomic set-asides were utilized. Despite the absence of specified contract value, delivery timelines, or formal quality standards, the performance is expected to return the vehicle to full mission-capable status in compliance with the technical and safety standards inherent to military ground support equipment. No security clearances, key personnel clauses, contract options, or organizational conflict of interest provisions are required.