Munson Boat - Sole Source - JA - Over SAT - CO Sgnd 1_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification form for a federal contract. The 355th Contracting Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is requesting procurement of a 32 ft PackCat Landing Craft (Munson Boat) for water parachute and dive operations. The specific requirements include a welded aluminum catamaran landing craft with 32-foot hull length, 10-foot beam, twin 350hp Mercury Verado outboard motors, 5000 lbs person and cargo capacity, 200-gallon fuel capacity, and other detailed technical specifications.

The justification emphasizes the unique operational needs of the unit, which performs 84 water parachute and 4 water dive operations annually. The document argues that William E. Munson Company's boat is the only suitable option, as it is currently used across the entire Air Force rescue community and other federal agencies. The procurement is deemed fair and reasonable, with no other sources expressing interest. The contract is being pursued under simplified acquisition procedures, with the ultimate goal of maintaining critical rescue capabilities and avoiding operational disruptions that would result from procuring an alternative boat.