Fuel Oil Heat Exchanger
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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, Air Force Test Center has issued a Special Notice and Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source contract to Hot Flush, Inc. for one (1) brand name fully automated Fuel Oil Heat Exchanger (FOHE) Flusher System. This system is required for maintenance operations of F-15 and F-16 aircraft FOHE units at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. Interested parties capable of providing the required system must submit responses by June 18, 2026, at 10 AM CDT.
Scope of Work / Requirements
The requirement is for one (1) new, fully automated Fuel Oil Heat Exchanger (FOHE) Flusher System. Key specifications include:
- System Type: Fully automated FOHE Flusher System.
- Power: Operates on 240-volt single-phase electrical power.
- Compatibility: Must be compatible with F-15 and F-16 aircraft FOHE units.
- Functionality: Provides contaminant removal capability for maintenance operations and troubleshooting.
- Delivery: Must be delivered ready for operational use.
- Included Items: Checkable 28-micron screens, 10-micron test papers, 10-micron reservoir filters, and required fittings/connectors.
- Performance: Must provide sufficient flow, support particulate contamination removal, maintain operational reliability, utilize replaceable filtration components, and allow maintainers to verify contamination levels.
- Condition: New equipment only.
- Model Reference: Hot Flush, Inc. model HF11 AF F15 (or equal).
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent (NOI) for Sole Source.
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order.
- NAICS Code: 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1250 employees).
- PSC: 4930 - Lubrication And Fuel Dispensing Equipment.
- Place of Performance: Eglin Air Force Base, FL.
- Anticipated Award Date: June 29, 2026.
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 10 AM CDT.
- Published Date: June 8, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a Request for Proposals or Quotations, and no solicitation package will be issued. The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Hot Flush, Inc. However, interested parties who believe they can provide the required items must submit written, clear, and concise responses by the deadline. Responses will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is in the Government's best interest. All submitted information should demonstrate the offeror's capability to provide the required items at no cost to the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable.
Additional Notes / Context
The sole source acquisition is authorized under 41 USC 1901 & 1903, as implemented by FAR 12.102(b), and supported by an approved FAR Part 12 Single Source Justification. Market research indicated Hot Flush, Inc. as a Small Business and the only reasonably available source for this brand name requirement. Previous sole-source contracts for similar systems have been awarded to Hot Flush, Inc.