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This document is a Sole Source Justification for a SAFE 35 Center Console Boat procurement by the 355 Contracting Squadron (CONS). The Air Force is seeking to acquire one SAFE 35 Center Console Boat from SAFE Boats International, complete with a towing trailer and utilization training, for water recovery operations in maritime environments. The justification emphasizes that the specific boat is mandated for power-driven rescue operations, requires specialized equipment and training, and is widely adopted across federal rescue and sister service fleets.

The procurement is being conducted using simplified acquisition procedures, with a funding level between $700K and $13.5M. Market research was performed through GSA sources, online searches, and vendor outreach, and no alternative sources were identified. The document notes that transitioning to a different boat platform would require extensive retraining and potentially compromise mission readiness. The contracting activity anticipates the purchase pricing will be fair and reasonable, based on market research, customer mission mandates, and standardization requirements.