Description
The U.S. Air Force, 673d Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf‑Richardson, Alaska, intends to award a single‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to WHESCO Group Inc. for the replacement of low‑observable paint‑booth control panels and the installation of associated software on four F‑22 ASMLO paint‑bay systems (Building 9696). The equipment is proprietary, with WHESCO holding the exclusive license; no other vendors can perform the work. The effort is required to restore 24/7 operation of the paint booths, which currently experience frequent shutdowns due to outdated logic programs. The estimated contract value is $79,890. • Replace four specialized control panels on F‑22 paint booths. • Install and configure proprietary software to update logic programs. • Perform work on‑site at JBER, Alaska (Bldg. 9696). • Only WHESCO Group Inc. possesses the necessary licenses and technical expertise. • Contract is a single‑source award; no competitive solicitation is being issued.