Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
Notice of Intent-Canopies-Deploy Sys.pdf | Mar 14, 2023 |
Smokejumper MT1S Reserve Canopies, Deployment Systems, and DC7 Main Canopies
Contact and place of performance
Gwendolynn Boyle
Missoula, Montana 59808
Notice of Sole Source Intent. This requirement is for commercial items as defined in FAR 2.101 and will be prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This notice of intent is not a competitive solicitation or request for quotes. No solicitation package is available. The U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Se...
View moreContractors that have questions regarding the sole source nature of this requirement or contractors who believe they can provide the required canopies and deployment systems are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the USFS. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses to this notice can be emailed to [email protected].
All responses must include the contractor's Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). Contractors must additionally identify themselves as either a small business or other than small business under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 314999, All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mill, Parachutes Manufacturing. The applicable small business size standard is 500 employees. The Product Service Code is 1670 Parachutes: Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment.
A determination by the USFS not to compete this proposed action, based on the responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the USFS. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.
Any contractor interested in conducting business with the Federal Government must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to submitting a response. SAM.gov is a FREE, Federal Government-owned and operated website at https://sam.gov/content/home. By submitting a response, the contractor is self-certifying that neither the principal corporate official(s) nor owner(s) is currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the response. By submission of a response, the contractor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM.gov database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any resulting contract. All invoices for this procurement shall be submitted through the Department of Treasury's Internet Payment Platform located at https://www.ipp.gov.
Any questions regarding this proposed action can be directed to Gwen Boyle at [email protected].
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS) issued special notice 1202SA23Q9803 regarding its intent to award a sole source contract to Airborne Systems North America of NJ, Inc. This requirement is for the procurement of MT1S reserve canopies, deployment systems, and DC7 main canopies for smokejumper operations. The USFS has identified this vendor as the only reasonably available source capable of supplying the specialized equipment. The anticipated contract includes a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option periods, with award expected before May 1, 2023, and services beginning no later than June 1, 2023.
This procurement is classified under NAICS 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills and PSC 1670 Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment. Performance will take place in Missoula, Montana. While the government intends to proceed with a sole source award, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government and include the contractor's Unique Entity ID and Tax Identification Number.
The response deadline for this notice is March 24, 2023. Gwendolynn Boyle is the designated point of contact for inquiries and submissions. One attachment, a PDF titled Notice of Intent-Canopies-Deploy Sys.pdf, was published with the notice on March 14, 2023. All information received will be utilized by the USFS to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
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