The Single Source Justification document outlines the need for repairs and upgrades to CESCO Aqua Miser water blasters used at the Holloman High Speed Test Track. Valued at approximately $25,000, the repairs involve troubleshooting two of the three water blasters and upgrading the software and hardware of the third. CESCO, the original manufacturer, holds proprietary rights over the water blasters and their operating systems, which are uniquely designed to interact with the rail cart system at the test track. Engaging another vendor would require significant redesign and fabrication expenses, estimated between $400,000 and $450,000, thus justifying a sole source procurement. Efforts to involve other vendors confirmed that only CESCO could meet the specifications necessary for this work. To prevent future sole-source situations, CESCO may need to share its proprietary resources. The contracting officer, Brett Moore, has determined that only CESCO is adequately equipped to fulfill these requirements, supporting the decision for a single-source acquisition.

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order to CESCO Inc. for Water Blaster Repair services specifically for the 846th Test Squadron. Following market research, CESCO is identified as the only vendor capable of fulfilling the requirements. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 811310, with a small business size standard of $12,500,000. The planned award date is set for December 31, 2024. While this notice indicates no request for competitive proposals, responsible vendors can submit a capability statement, bid, or proposal by December 28, 2024, at 1:00 PM MDT for consideration. All submissions must be sent electronically to the contracting officer, Mr. Brett Moore. This procurement process is conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), allowing discretion to determine competition based on the responses received.

The 704th Test Group is seeking a contractor to perform essential repairs and upgrades to three CESCO Aqua Miser water blasters used at the Holloman High Speed Test Track. The main tasks include troubleshooting and repairing two damaged blasters, training personnel on maintenance and pump repair, investigating damage causes on high-pressure pumps, replacing transducers, upgrading the third blaster's software and hardware, and enhancing rail cart speed to 330 feet per minute. All work is to be completed within one week of the start date, with a final deadline of April 1, 2025. The contractor must coordinate efforts with designated representatives at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, ensuring that all equipment operates at full capability. This document indicates the government's commitment to maintaining and enhancing infrastructure critical for military testing and evaluation operations.