Praxair (HOVF) Thermal Spray Equipment Follow-on IDIQ

This contract is a sole-source, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) procurement issued by the Department of Defense through the Air Force Materiel Command at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. for the continued maintenance, calibration, inspection, repair, and certification of HVOF thermal spray equipment. The contract spans a five-year period from September 14, 2026, to September 13, 2031, structured as one base year with four one-year options, and is administered under NAICS code 811310 with no set-aside requirements. The requirement is for comprehensive on-site service support at Hill AFB, including all management, labor, tools, supplies, and replacement parts necessary to keep the equipment in optimal condition and aligned with original equipment manufacturer specifications. The contractor must perform annual on-site visits and provide timely notifications at least two weeks prior to any work commencement. All services must adhere to strict safety, quality, and cybersecurity standards, including compliance with OSHA, AFOSH, and DFARS requirements for safeguarding covered defense information. The contract mandates detailed reporting through six Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items: Inspection documentation, Maintenance Service Reports, Calibration Certification/Reports, a Quality Control Plan, an Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Safety Plan, and a Mishap Report. Calibration data must be submitted within two days of completion, while mishap reports require immediate submission within one hour of occurrence. Each calibrated device must be physically labeled with the service provider name, calibration dates, and technician information. Invoicing is conducted through Wide Area WorkFlow, requiring full work details to be included with each payment request. The Government retains inspection and acceptance authority via the Contracting Officer’s Representative, who evaluates performance against the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and addresses customer complaints, with rework required at no cost if validated within three business days. The contractor must ensure all personnel are properly cleared for base access, escorted at all times, and comply with strict operational security protocols prohibiting personal electronic devices and unauthorized photography. Offerors must be registered in SAM, provide a valid CAGE code, and certify compliance with a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses covering labor standards, anti-trafficking, employment eligibility, small business size standards, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on business activities involving sanctioned entities. All submissions must be delivered electronically to designated government points of contact by the June 9, 2026, deadline.