The 188th Wing intends to sole source the purchase and delivery of two 1500 Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit System Trainers from Highland Engineering Inc.(HEI), 1153 Grand Oaks, Howell, MI 48843. The 1500 ROWPU was developed by HEI for the USAF. It is the only mobile water purification device on the market that meets the tough demands of the USAF.

This procurement is being made pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (2) and FAR 6.302-1, for other than full and open competition; only one responsible source The unit is in full compliance with the USAF Purchase Description, and is fully tested, fielded and trained within the USAF. All operation and maintenance is covered in USAF Technical Order TO 40W4-20-1.

All qualified sources must respond not later than 1 P.M. CST, 21 March 2023.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses should be e-mailed Attention MSgt Robin Swaim-Cherry, Contracting Officer at robin.swaim-cherry@us.af.mil or Attention Samuel Bond, Contracting Officer at samuel.bond.1@us.af.mil. No telephone or fax inquiries will be accepted.