Sole Source NOTICE_Heavy Lift Kit_FINAL.pdf
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- Sole Source Heavy Lift Kit
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- S-62900-00012796
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- Oregon
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This is a Sole Source Notice (S-62900-00012796) from the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) announcing their intent to enter into a sole source contract with Aspen Helicopters Inc. The contract is for the purchase of a heavy lift kit to increase the maximum take-off weight limit on the Partenavia Observer N9000V aircraft, which has been owned by the State of Oregon since 1986. Any protests to this sole source determination must be submitted by February 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM to the designated Single Point of Contact.
The sole source justification is based on Aspen Helicopters Inc. being the only remaining U.S. distributor/maintenance facility for the aircraft, with Vulcan Air (Italy) being the sole manufacturer of OEM/FAA Type certificated parts specific to this serial-numbered aircraft. To protest this determination, companies must provide detailed proof that they can supply OEM/FAA Type certified parts manufactured specifically for the Partenavia Observer N9000V Aircraft. The notice does not include specific pricing terms or funding information.
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Sole Source Notice S-62900-00012796
It is the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (Agency) intent to enter into a sole source contract with Aspen Helicopters Inc.
This sole source justification applies to the purchase of a heavy lift kit to increase the maximum take-off weight limit on the Partenavia Observer N9000V, Aircraft owned by State of Oregon.
1. Pursuant to ORS 279B.075 (2)(a): That the efficient utilization of existing goods requires acquiring compatible goods or services; The State of Oregon has owned N9000V a Partenavia Observer Aircraft since 1986. In that time only two Distributor / Maintenance / Dealer facilities have been in business in the United States. After our market research, one of the two companies is no longer in existence, leaving one remaining (Aspen Helicopters Inc.) In the 39 years since owning this aircraft when it comes to specific airframe parts only Vulcan Air of (Italy) can provide OEM/FAA Type certificated parts that function for our SERIAL NUMBERED aircraft.
2. Pursuant to OAR 125-247-0275(2)(d): Other findings that support the conclusion that the goods or services are available from only one source: Vulcan Air (Italy) is the only manufacturer of required parts specific to the Partenavia Observer Aircraft. Aspen Helicopters Inc. is the main provider and distributor of Vulcan Air specific parts in the US.
Protest: Any company that wishes to protest this sole source must prove the required airframe parts are manufactured for the Partenavia Observer N9000V Aircraft.
Qualifications: In order to protest this sole source determination, a protestor must present detailed proof that they can provide OEM/FAA Type certified parts that function for our SERIAL NUMBERED aircraft and manufactured for the Partenavia Observer N9000V Aircraft.
If another Company believes they can provide airframe parts described in this notice, they have until 2/19/2025 at 12:00 PM to submit a protest.
Protests must be emailed to the Single Point of Contact identified below. Please include the OregonBuys solicitation number in the subject line of the email. ODF is not responsible for incomplete protests that were not correctly addressed to the email of the Single Point of Contact identified below.
Oregon Department of Forestry Procurement Unit, Bldg. E Attn: Shannon LeClaire Email Address: shannon.leclaire@odf.oregon.gov
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