Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Safety-Kleen
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract to Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. for solvent vat parts washer maintenance services. This is not a request for quotes, but an announcement of the government's intent to award based on FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), citing that only one source is capable of meeting the requirements. Interested parties may identify their capabilities by March 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
ASRC Federal Field Services, LLC intends to procure services for sixteen (16) Model 44 solvent vat parts washers located in Aircraft Maintenance areas at Vance Air Force Base, OK. The required services include:
- Cleaning of existing MIL-PRF-680 Type II Solvent Vats.
- Removal of old solvent and replacement with fresh, recycled solvent.
- Transportation and recycling of all waste solvents in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Compliance with the DOD's Used Solvent Elimination (USE) Program, which mandates solvent recycling.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price, Sole Source
- Duration: Anticipated one-year base contract
- Estimated Value: $68,000
- Contracting Activity: 71 CONF
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- Response Due: March 22, 2026, 11:00 AM CST
- Published: February 23, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole source justification; therefore, it does not contain submission or evaluation criteria for competitive proposals. The determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Safety-Kleen is identified as the only known vendor in the locality capable of servicing the existing solvent vats, also used at Tinker AFB. The specialized nature of the service and the investment in equipment and manpower are cited as reasons for limited competition.