Intent to Sole Source BPA for Thompson Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Repair Services
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

NAICS

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS (J043)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f1158a5aa5b64a9696d91b3b454f1e92/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to establish a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement with Thompson Tractor Company for the repair and maintenance of various Caterpillar heavy equipment at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This procurement is necessary due to the unique requirements of the Air Force's existing Caterpillar equipment, which can only be serviced locally by Thompson Tractor Company, given the restrictions on transporting the heavy machinery beyond a 75-mile radius. Interested parties are advised that this notice is for informational purposes only, and while no competitive quotations are anticipated, any responses received within five days of this notice will be considered. For inquiries, contact SSgt Nashawna Browne at nashawna.browne@us.af.mil or (850) 884-6200, or Mrs. Alyssa Gentry at alyssa.garred@us.af.mil or (850) 884-4843, by 4:30 PM CDT on August 25, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SSgt Nashawna Browne
    (850) 884-6200
    nashawna.browne@us.af.mil
    Mrs. Alyssa Gentry
    (850) 884-4843
    alyssa.garred@us.af.mil
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