Praxair (HOVF) Thermal Spray Equipment Follow-on IDIQ

SOL #: FA822726q3007Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA8227 AFSC OL H PZIM
HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, United States

Place of Performance

NIBLEY, UT

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Maintenance And Repair Shop Equipment (J049)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
May 20, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 9, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 is issuing a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a follow-on Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Praxair (HVOF) Thermal Spray Equipment Maintenance and Calibration Services at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This is a sole source acquisition to Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), due to their unique qualifications and proprietary access. Offers, if any, are due by June 09, 2026, at 1500 MT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all necessary management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor to inspect, service, repair, calibrate, and certify specific thermal spray equipment. Key requirements include:

  • Annual on-site inspection, service, repair, calibration, adjustments, and certification.
  • Returning equipment to the most current OEM configuration.
  • Provision of detailed service reports (CDRL A002), calibration certifications (CDRL A003), and equipment certifications.
  • Emergency response for inoperative equipment, with repairs not to exceed $10,000.
  • Specific tasks involve critical orifice inspection, console safety testing, pressure testing, and rotary powder feeder verification.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: 5-year IDIQ
  • Period of Performance: June 30, 2026, to June 29, 2031
  • Place of Performance: Hill Air Force Base, Utah
  • NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance)
  • Set-Aside: Not set-aside (sole source acquisition)

Submission & Evaluation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a sole source acquisition to Linde AMT. However, offers are formally requested and must be submitted electronically to nichole.saucedo@us.af.mil and hideo.mera.2@us.af.mil by June 09, 2026, at 1500 MT. Offerors must possess a Cage code and be registered in SAM. The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial.

Additional Notes

The justification for sole source is based on market research indicating Linde AMT as the only reasonable source capable of providing the required specialized maintenance and repair services for their proprietary equipment. The contract includes several Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) for deliverables such as a Quality Control Plan (CDRL A004), Safety Plan (CDRL A005), and Mishap Report (CDRL A006).

People

Points of Contact

Nichole SaucedoPRIMARY

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: May 20, 2026
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