Praxair (HOVF) Thermal Spray Equipment Follow-on IDIQ

This document is a Sole Source Justification for the procurement of Linde AMT Thermal Spray Equipment, formally branded as Praxair, Praxair Surface Technologies, Miller Thermal or TAFA. The government's market research confirmed Linde AMT as the sole OEM and distributor due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. Despite efforts to find additional sources, including a SAM.gov synopsis that yielded one non-responsive vendor, no other capable vendors were identified. The Contracting Officer determined that the anticipated cost would be fair and reasonable, based on historical pricing. Future acquisitions for these proprietary items are also expected to be sole-source, though the government will continue to explore new products to meet requirements.

This Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for maintenance services on Praxair (HVOF) Thermal Spray Equipment at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The contractor will provide management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor for annual inspections, servicing, repairs, calibration, and certification of specific thermal spray equipment items listed in Appendix B. Key services include an annual on-site visit, equipment inspection, service reporting with cost breakdowns and parts used, and equipment calibration and certification. Emergency repairs are required within seven days if equipment becomes inoperative, with costs not exceeding $10,000. The PWS also details performance objectives, quality assurance, safety and health standards, security requirements, and general information regarding hours of operation, environmental controls, and compliance with laws and regulations. The government will provide working space but the contractor is responsible for safeguarding government property.

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (FA8227-26-Q-3007) for a sole-source, five-year Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Linde AMT. This contract is for the follow-on maintenance, inspection, service, repair, calibration, and certification of Praxair (HVOF) Thermal Spray Equipment for the 309 Maintenance Support Squadron (MXSS). The period of performance is from June 30, 2026, to June 29, 2031, at Hill AFB. The solicitation, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with NAICS code 811310, is not set aside for small businesses. Offers are due by 1500 MT on June 9, 2026, and must be submitted via email to nichole.saucedo@us.af.mil and hideo.mera.2@us.af.mil. The document includes detailed CLINs for annual maintenance, emergency services, replacement parts, and data, along with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses and a provision for an Ombudsman.

The document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), DD Form 1423, for an Accident Incident Report related to Praxair (HVOF) Thermal Spray Equipment, with Linde AMT as the contractor. It outlines the requirements for submitting mishap reports, including details on authority, contract reference, requiring office, distribution, and frequency of submission. Reports are required within one hour following an accident or mishap and must be submitted electronically to specific addressees. The form also provides instructions for government personnel on completing each item of the CDRL and guidance for contractors on pricing data items based on effort groups (Group I, II, III, IV), which determine how the cost of data production is estimated. The document emphasizes that estimated data prices should only reflect costs directly incurred due to data requirements, excluding rights in data.

The DD Form 1423, February 2024 edition, is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) used for acquiring data items related to government contracts. This specific form details the requirement for a "Quality Assurance Program Plan" (also referred to as a "Quality Control Plan") for "Praxair (HVOF) Thermal Spray Equipment" from the contractor Linde AMT. Key requirements include the submission of the Quality Control Plan no later than 30 days after the notification of award, with electronic submission to specific Air Force personnel. The document also provides comprehensive instructions for both government personnel on completing the form and for contractors on how to classify and estimate prices for data items (Groups I-IV), clarifying which costs are attributable to data production.

The DD Form 1423, February 2024 edition, is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for the Praxair (HVOF) Thermal Spray Equipment project, identifying the Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) Plan as data item 005. This Safety Plan, required by DI-SAFT-82313 and referenced in PWS Para 6.2.4, Appendix C, is to be submitted electronically to MXSG/OBC and COR John Pedri within 15 days of contract award. The document outlines instructions for both government personnel and contractors on completing the form, including details on data item numbering, submission frequency, distribution, and pricing groups (Group I to IV) for data development. It emphasizes that estimated data prices should only reflect costs directly attributable to supplying the data, excluding rights in data.

The DD Form 1423, February 2024 edition, is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for the Praxair (HVOF) Thermal Spray Equipment. It outlines the requirement for Linde AMT, the contractor, to provide Calibration Certification/Report (Data Item No. 003) within two days of service completion for items listed in Appendix B of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The document specifies that contractor format is acceptable for the certification and that it is approved for public release. Electronic submission of one copy to each addressee in Microsoft Office compatible format is required, with specific contact information provided for four Air Force personnel. The form also includes detailed instructions for both government personnel and contractors on how to complete the DD Form 1423, including guidance on pricing groups for data items based on their necessity to the primary contract effort.

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The DD Form 1423, February 2024, outlines the Contract Data Requirements List for the Praxair (HVOF) Thermal Spray Equipment, specifically detailing the