SHARK Refrigerant Reclaimer

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition" for the Department of the Air Force. It outlines the rationale for procuring a specific piece of equipment, the "SHARK R-134a Refrigerant Reclaimer," through a method other than full and open competition.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it explains why a particular brand name equipment is being sought and the specific requirements that limit competition. Key points include:

• Procurement Item: Acquisition of a brand name Shark R-134a Refrigerant Reclaimer.
• Purpose: To recover, recycle, and remove contaminants from R-134a refrigerant for maintenance of Polyalphaolefin (PAO) Liquid Coolant Carts used in F-22 aircraft.
• Justification for Limited Competition: The SHARK refrigerant reclaimer is stated to be the only unit certified by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) to clean R134a refrigerant to the ARI 700 standard in a single pass. The previous USAF model (BV-300-1) is no longer procurable, and its OEM ceased operations.
• Market Research: While market research identified multiple vendors that can provide a Shark refrigerant reclaimer, the unique "single-pass" reclamation technology and specific certification requirements create a barrier to full and open competition for this particular need.
• Future Competition: The document states that future acquisitions will make efforts to overcome barriers to competition through continuous market research.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the procurement of Shark Refrigerant Reclaimer on Polyalphaolefin (PAO) Liquid Coolant Carts. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 333998, with a size standard of $12,500,000.00.

• The primary deliverable is "Shark Refrigerant Reclaimer on Polyalphaolefin (PAO) Liquid Coolant Carts," with Part Number: SHARK-230-134A and NSN 4250-01-658-3113.

• Shipping of the product is also included.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance is 120 Calendar Days from the Date of Award Receipt for both line items.

• The solicitation issue date is April 14, 2026.

• The offer due date is May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• Inspection and Acceptance locations are at Edwards AFB, CA 93524-5000, for both line items.

• Various FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference and in full text, covering topics such as electronic submission of payment requests, DEI discrimination, Buy American Act, tax on foreign procurements, and continuation of essential contractor services.