Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Phillips Corporation
Overview
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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 22nd Contracting Squadron - McConnell AFB, KS, on behalf of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Phillips Corporation. This notice is for a firm fixed-price contract to acquire a specialized Heat-Treating furnace system and an upgrade kit. This is not a Request for Proposals. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by May 11, 2026, 8:00 AM CT.
Requirement Details
The requirement is for a specific Dual Chamber Radiant/Convection Heat-Treating furnace system (DEF-DC-RH-181248/2000-CH-241648/1200) and an associated upgrade kit. This system is critical for meeting stringent military aircraft maintenance heat-treating requirements (AMS2750 & TO 1-1A-9) for various alloys (aluminum, PH stainless, titanium, and ferrous) used on KC-135 and KC-46 aircraft. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332811 with a 750-employee size standard, and the Product Service Code is 3424 (Metal Heat Treating And Non Thermal Treating Equipment).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Firm Fixed-Price contract anticipated)
- Sole Source To: Phillips Corporation (7390 Coca Cola Dr STE 200, Hanover, Maryland 21076)
- Set-Aside: None (sole source justification)
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 8:00 AM CT
- Published: April 29, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The Department of the Air Force has determined that Philips Corporation Inc. is the only responsible source capable of providing the required specialized heat-treating furnace system. Market research reportedly identified no other capable vendors, including small businesses, that can meet the specific technical requirements for military aircraft maintenance. The attached Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) provides further details on this rationale.
Action for Industry
This is not a request for proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may identify their interest and capability by sending responses via email ONLY to artasia.howard@us.af.mil and wesley.neaves@us.af.mil. The government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.