ET COLD SPRAY SMART SPEC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 issued a Special Notice for a Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) to procure ET Cold Spray SMART Spec ICP-8 and ICP-9 Sensors services. The Air Force intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to RELIACOAT TECHNOLOGIES LLC for a pilot program to enhance cold spray dynamics, train operators, and develop new parameters for the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC). While the intent is sole source, interested parties may submit information to demonstrate their capability. Responses are due by May 8, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice serves as a Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition, specifically for the "Serv P26-046 ET Cold Spray Smart Spec" program. The acquisition aims for the continued performance of services under a one-year basic contract with two one-year options. The pilot program will fully leverage data from new technology to improve spray dynamics, train operators, develop new spray parameters, and conduct further lab testing of ICP-8 and ICP-9 sensors coupons for ISO 76 PMXG Cold Spray efforts.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Estimated Contract Cost: $747,375.24
- Performance Period: May 15, 2026, to May 15, 2029 (One Base Year + Two Option Years)
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Engineering Services) with a $19M size standard
- Contracting Activity: Air Force Material Command, Maintenance Contracting Branch (AFSC/PZIMC), Tinker AFB, OK
Key Requirements / Deliverables
The services include:
- Training and SMART Spec Testing on ICP-8 and ICP-9 sensors.
- Obtaining and identifying suitable analytics and approaches for SMART spec.
- Establishing component specifications and setting up tools for collection.
- Analyzing manufacturing processes using diagnostic sensors.
- Establishing linkage between in-booth diagnostics and QA/QV lab outcomes.
- Utilizing SMART specification for previous tasks and demonstrating process control.
- Cold Spray Repair Efficacy Tasks: application and coating material selection, process parametric changes investigation, stress evolution assessment, coating mechanical property assessment, DIC-integrated coated dog-bone tensile testing, and development of optimization methodologies.
Eligibility & Submission
This is a Sole Source requirement, with the Air Force intending to award to RELIACOAT TECHNOLOGIES LLC. ReliaCoat Technologies LLC is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the ICP-8 and ICP-9 sensors and the only authorized provider of training and testing services. ReliaCoat Technologies LLC is also listed as a Small Business. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting a quote and information electronically via SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
The authority for this action is 41 U.S.C 1901, as implemented by FAR 12.201-1. The government will monitor the marketplace for source development and may attempt to acquire data usage rights to qualify additional sources in the future. SAM registration is required.