OMAX Water Jet System Upgrade
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) Contracting Activity (DHACA), on behalf of the Operational Medicine (OPMED) Project Management Office (PMO), is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research regarding an OMAX Water Jet System Upgrade. This notice aims to identify capable sources for the required brand-name OMAX components and services. If no capable sources are identified, DHACA intends to execute a firm-fixed price task order on a sole source basis to Phillips Corporation Federal Division. Responses are due by June 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The OPMED PMO requires an upgrade to its existing OMAX Waterjet System (item 5555/30V serial no. J511584) to model 55100/30V. All required items must be compatible with the government's existing OMAX EnduroMax Pump Waterjet System and Water Chiller. The upgrade includes:
- Part No. 55100/30V OMAX 55100 AbrasiveJet - 126" x 65" Table
- Part No. 308451-17 VS-SRS-Variable Speed Solids Removal System, Single Hopper
- Part No. 309170 Laminar Settling System
- Part No. 320300-21 Upgrade Kit, 64 Bit Computer Controller 55100
- Programmable Motorized Z-Axis with MAXject 5i Nozzle .012”
- Rapid water level control for quiet/clean submerged cutting
- 600lb Bulk Abrasive Delivery System
- Pallet containing 2200 lbs. of garnet abrasive
- FREE UNLIMITED seats of software and FREE software UPGRADES for LIFE of the machine
- Onsite assembly and operation verification by factory technician
- Five (5) day training by OMAX manufacturer
- 2-year limited warranty
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, potential sole source)
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: May 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: MD 21702, United States
Evaluation
This SSN is for market research and planning purposes only. Responses will be used to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with a sole source award to Phillips Corporation Federal Division, the only known distributor of OMAX to the government.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested sources must submit a capability statement and pricing information, not exceeding 3 pages (8.5 x 11 inch, 10-point font minimum), demonstrating the ability to meet requirements. Federal supply contract holders should include their GSA Contract number. Submissions must be via email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to katherine.j.ramsburg.civ@health.mil and julia.l.burns3.civ@health.mil.