A2. Sole Source Brand Name.pdf
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This is a Sole Source Justification memorandum from the Washington Army National Guard seeking to procure one Model 8.0 Heavy Duty Tiger Tug for $360,065.00 under control number FY26-JA-008. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source), citing that no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements per 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1).
The Tiger Tug 8.0 is a battery-powered, walk-behind aircraft tow vehicle specifically configured for the Army's UH-72A/B helicopter with a center notch to clear the helicopter's Mission Equipment Packages (MEPS) system. The equipment features a 36V system with a powerful electric motor and transaxle, designed for high-frequency use and longer travel distances, allowing a single operator to safely maneuver aircraft while minimizing airframe stress. Market research confirms this is the only product manufactured specifically for the UH-72A/B with MEPS compatibility. The justification emphasizes that the current manually operated tow bars are no longer sustainably supported for maintenance or replacement, creating an unacceptable operational and safety risk. The action will be publicized in accordance with FAR regulations. The interested vendor is TigerTugs, located at 2895 SW 13th St, Redmond, OR 97756, with Scott Mills as the point of contact at (541) 585-4041. The sole source justification was approved by the Contracting Officer on 4/16/26.
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WASHINGTON ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
U.S. PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICE FOR WASHINGTON
32 QUARTERMASTER ROAD
CAMP MURRAY WASHINGTON 98430-5032
NGWA-PFO-ASD
MEMORANDUM FOR USPFO for Washington, Attn: Purchasing and Contracting
SUBJECT
1. Agency and Contracting Activity: USPFO for Washington, Purchasing and Contracting.
2. Control Number:
3. Nature and/or Description of Action:
4. Description of Product:
Total Estimated Cost:
5. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:
Justification of Authority Cited:
6. Efforts to Promote Competition: Description of efforts made to ensure offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.
a. Requirement to publicize the approved action:
b. Actions to remove or overcome barriers before acquisition:
7. Market Research Conducted for Procurement and Interested Sources:
8. Interested Sources:
Name of Vendor:
Point of Contact:
Mailing Address:
Telephone:
Email:
9. Other Facts Supporting the Justification:
10. Program / Requester Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that this justification and any supporting information referenced or contained herein, that I have provided, or that I am responsible for, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name:
Title:
Office:
Date:
11. Contracting Officer’s Certification: IAW FAR Part 6.301-1, I certify that this Sole Source Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and I will determine the price to be fair and reasonable at the time of award. I hereby determine that this Sole Source request is / is not sufficient to justify other than full and open competition.
APPROVED: DISAPPROVED: DATE:
NAME
Contracting Officer
NGWA-ASD
| Dropdown3: [Brand Name Justification for other than Full and Open Competition] | |
| Text6: Model 8.0 Heavy Duty Tiger Tug for LUH-72A/B / EC145. The tug is configured with a center notch in its top frame to provide clearance for the helicopter's MEPS (Mission Equipment Packages) system. Compared to the standard model, the Heavy Duty version incorporates a 36V system with a more powerful electric motor and transaxle, designed for high-frequency use and longer travel distances. It is a walk-behind, battery-powered unit that allows a single operator to safely maneuver aircraft while minimizing stress on the airframe. | |
| Text7: $36065.00 | |
| Text8: The current method of moving aircraft using manually operated tow bars is no longer sustainable. The contractor (AHI) no longer supports the maintenance or replacement of these items, and the unit has no serviceable replacements. This creates an unacceptable risk to operational readiness. The Tiger Tug 8.0 is uniquely suited for this requirement as it is specifically designed and configured for the Army's UH-72A/B aircraft, including a custom notch for the MEPS system. Its specialized design prevents damage to the aircraft, a critical feature that generic tugs do not offer. Therefore, only this specific brand name product can satisfy the agency’s minimum requirements. | |
| Date9_af_date: 04/16/2026 | |
| Text10: Market research was conducted to identify solutions for moving the UH-72A/B aircraft. While other aircraft tugs exist, none are designed for the specific requirements of the UH-72A/B with the MEPS system. The Tiger Tug 8.0 is the only product identified that is manufactured for the express purpose of safely maneuvering this specific airframe. While multiple vendors may sell the item, TigerTugs is the sole manufacturer that can produce this configuration and reduce lead times for fielding. | |
| List Box11: [] | |
| Text12: Market research confirmed the failure of the current solution (unsupported tow bars) and focused on finding a replacement that ensures safety and sustainability. A formal quote was obtained directly from the manufacturer, TigerTugs, which details the specific configuration required for Army Aviation Support Facility #2 and confirms its unique suitability. The features described in the attached quote make the Tiger Tug 8.0 the only responsible source to meet the units needs. | |
| Text15: 2895 SW 13th St, Redmond, OR 97756 | |
| Text20: This action will be publicized in accordance with all Federal regulations as prescribed by FAR 6.305, FAR 5.102 (a) (6) and FAR 13.106-1(b) in addition to any local Army Acquisition policy. | |
| Text24: EDWARD E. ROELOFS | |
| Text25: BDE S-4 NCOIC | |
| Text26: 253-912-3417 | |
| 2026-04-16T08:49:28-0700 | |
| ROELOFS.EDWARD.E.1133668850 |
| Text28: This action is to procure one Model 8.0 Heavy Duty Tiger Tug. This equipment is required to move and reposition the unit's UH-72A/B aircraft fleet within the Army Aviation Support Facility. The unit's current aircraft tow bars are no longer contractually supported for maintenance or replacement, and the reserve stock of associated ground handling wheels is depleted and unreliable. This procurement is necessary to ensure the continued safe ground handling of UH-72 A/B aircraft and mitigate risks to personnel and equipment. |
| Text29: FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responside Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). |
| Group27: Choice1 |
| Text30: FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency. Authority:10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(2) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2). |
| Text31: FAR 6.302-3 Industrial Mobilization; Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability; or Expert Services. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(3) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3). |
| Text32: FAR 6.302-4 International Agreement. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(4) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(4). |
| Text33: FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or Required by Statute. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5). |
| Text34: FAR 6.302-6 National Security. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(6) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(6). |
| Text35: FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(7) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7). |
| Date36_af_date: 4/16/26 |
| Text2: Safety: The primary justification for this procurement is safety. Using the Tiger Tug 8.0 Heavy Duty eliminates the risks associated with failing manual tow bars, preventing potential injury to personnel and costly damage to multi-million dollar aircraft and is specifically designed for the UH-72 A/B. |
Operational Readiness: The lack of serviceable tow bars presents a critical point of failure. The acquisition of a reliable tug ensures that aircraft can be moved as required for missions and maintenance, guaranteeing operational readiness.
Efficiency: The Tiger Tug allows a single operator to move an aircraft, whereas manual tow bars often require multiple personnel, freeing up soldiers for other critical tasks.
| Control Number: FY26-JA-008 |
| Text13: |
| 0: TigerTugs |
| 1: Scott Mills |
| 2: |
| 0: (541) 585-4041 |
| 1: Info@tigertugs.com |
| 2026-05-05T06:50:02-0700 | |
| PARKER.NICHOLAS.ALAN.1159854112 |
| Date23_af_date: |
| Check Box1: Yes |
| Check Box2: Off |
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