Sole source award - OMAX
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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.
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 Navy, specifically Marine Corps Logistics Command (MARCORLOGCOM), has awarded a firm-fixed-price, performance-based contract on a sole-source basis for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of an Omax waterjet system. This award supports Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow (MCLBB) in Yermo, CA.
Scope of Work
The contract covers periodic service to address system leaks and restore the Omax waterjet to full operational capability. This includes diagnostics, repairs, and functional testing to ensure the system meets original manufacturer specifications. All work is to be performed in Building B573, CWC 241, near Column F30. Upon completion, the contractor will provide operator and maintenance training to designated Government personnel for proper operation, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. The requirement was deemed "Urgent and Compelling" to avoid potential injury to the government, with service needed ASAP.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Performance-Based, Non-Personal Services Contract
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
- Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY / COMMANDER (MARCORLOGCOM)
- Place of Performance: Yermo, CA (MCLBB)
- Product Service Code: J034 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Metalworking Machinery)
- Published Date: March 18, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The sole-source award was justified based on an exclusive licensing agreement. Omax parts and services are exclusively available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or its authorized distributor, Phillips Federal. Phillips Federal is identified as the sole authorized entity to represent Omax for all government accounts. This determination was made for a FAR Part 13 acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold.
Additional Notes
This notice serves for informational purposes only. No solicitation was issued, and no additional awards will be made as a result of this notice.