“Front porch” recovery raft
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA252125QB061
- Agency
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Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336612 Boat Building
- PSC
- 1940 Small Craft
- Place of performance
- Patrick Air Force Base, Florida 32925, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Space Command, through Patrick Space Force Base, is conducting market research for a "front porch" recovery raft procurement to support the 308th Rescue Squadron's marine rescue missions. The agency seeks to acquire recovery rafts with part number 4740, classified under NAICS code 336612 (Boat Building) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive capabilities packages by June 23, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. EST, demonstrating their relevant experience and manufacturing or supply capabilities. The submission requirements include detailed company information such as business size and status certifications (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB), UEI and CAGE codes, SAM registration details, GSA contract information, and three professional references. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and disclose any foreign ownership or planned use of foreign national employees, with capabilities packages limited to five pages.
The procurement is planned as a small business set-aside, though the current notice indicates "No Set-Aside Used" in the opportunity type designation. The specific requirement calls for 2 units of the Recovery Raft (Front Porch) with Part/Model Number 4740, with delivery required no later than July 30, 2025. The 308th Rescue Squadron will provide logistics support including shipping coordination and has indicated that loading area facilities and forklift equipment are available for receiving and transporting the units. No incumbent contractors or current award values are specified in the available documentation. The procurement falls under PSC category 1940 (Small Craft), reflecting the specialized marine equipment nature of the requirement.
Notice text
Front porch” recovery raft; part number 4740
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Final.docx | DOCX document | |
| 25QB061 JA Front Porch Recovery Raft draft.pdf | ||
| Salient Characteristics Doc 9 Jun.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Front Porch Rescue Raft | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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