ContractSpecial NoticeTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Notice for Intent to Award Sole Source: 82 TRSS Kardex Shuttle #2 Replacement Parts

DEPT OF DEFENSE• F3V5L15344AW01

Response Deadline

Jan 19, 2025

Deadline passed

Days Remaining

Closed

Set-Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Notice Type

Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, specifically the 82d Contracting Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas, intends to award a sole source contract for replacement parts for a Kardex Remstar Vertical Lift Module (VLM) to Southwest Solutions Group, the exclusive authorized dealer in Texas. The procurement is necessary to maintain the functionality of existing VLM systems, which have significantly improved storage efficiency and reduced training time for personnel. This acquisition is justified under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c)(1) due to the lack of alternative authorized providers in the area, and the government aims to promote future competition by exploring additional authorized technicians. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Ashley Green or Kiana Perry via email by January 19, 2026, as this notice is not a solicitation for proposals.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

335312

Motor and Generator Manufacturing

PSC Code

6125

CONVERTERS, ELECTRICAL, ROTATING

Solicitation Documents

1 Files

2026 Shuttle Repair Justification Letter.pdf

PDF•303 KB•Jan 12, 2026

AI Summary

The Department of the Air Force's 82 TRSS/TXTSD Trainer Development Flight requires brand-name parts and services for its Kardex Remstar Vertical Lift Modules (VLM). This justification details the necessity of purchasing new Kardex Remstar replacement parts and utilizing factory-trained technicians from Southwest Solutions Group, the exclusive authorized dealer in Texas. Efforts to obtain competition revealed no other authorized providers for these specific VLMs or technicians in the area. The existing VLM systems have significantly enhanced storage, and employees are trained to use them, reducing training time for different manufacturers' systems. Southwest Solutions Group has an outstanding record for maintenance and repairs. To promote future competition, the government will continue to inquire with Kardex Remstar about additional authorized technicians becoming available in the region. The justification has been reviewed and approved by the Contracting Officer and Section Chief.