Cubic Boron Nitride Waterjet
Overview
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PSC
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source contract to Progressive Surface, Inc. for one Cubic Boron Nitride Waterjet for the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC), valued at $1,132,000.00. This award is justified under DAFFARS 5313.501 (10 U.S.C. 2302b) and FAR 6.302-1, citing Progressive Surface as the only responsible source.
Scope of Work
This award is part of a broader class Justification and Approval (J&A) for the procurement of specialized Water Jet Strippers. The immediate requirement is for one 6-axis articulated arm 20,000 psi water jet system for Integrated Blade Rotor (IBR) stripping for Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) repairs. The J&A also covers three additional water jet projects over the next three years, including 55ksi machines for plasma spray coating removal and 20ksi machines for rubber stripping, with an estimated total contract cost of $10,000,000 for the class of equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Contractor: Progressive Surface, Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI; CAGE Code 06EH8)
- Contract #: FA813226P0017
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source Purchase Order
- Award Amount: $1,132,000.00 (for this specific waterjet)
- Estimated Total Class Cost: $10,000,000 (for all water jet strippers under J&A)
- NAICS: 333998 (700 employee size standard)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Authority: DAFFARS 5313.501 (10 U.S.C. 2302b) and FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
- Notice Published: February 2, 2026
Justification & Evaluation
The sole source award to Progressive Surface, Inc. is based on their unique capabilities as the only identified responsible source for this specialized, custom-manufactured equipment. Market research, including a Sources Sought Synopsis posted on August 8, 2025, identified no other vendors capable of meeting the Government's requirements without significant duplication of cost and effort. Switching manufacturers would incur substantial costs for requalification, training, and establishing new maintenance histories.
Additional Notes
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