Front Porch Rescue Raft
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA252125QB061
- Agency
-
Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
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 is seeking quotes for two "Front Porch" rescue rafts, part number 4740, through a combined synopsis/solicitation FA252125QB061. These specialized inflatable rescue structures were developed by NASA and the Department of Defense for open ocean environments, featuring robust 20-foot construction, aerial deployment capabilities from fixed-wing aircraft, and stability mechanisms for rough sea conditions. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 336612 (Boat Building) with a size standard of 1000 employees, and the government will evaluate offers based on three primary factors: technical acceptability, price, and past performance. Quotes must be submitted via email to specified Air Force contacts by July 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST, with evaluation focusing on conformance to submission instructions, price completeness and reasonableness, and vendor performance history. The contract requires F.O.B. Destination shipping with shipping costs included in the total quoted price.
This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with Jack's Plastic Welding identified as the sole manufacturer in the brand-name justification document. The acquisition is structured as a single source procurement, as evidenced by a Sources Sought posting from June 16-23 that received only one response. The two rescue rafts are designated for delivery to the 308th Rescue Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base in Florida, with a critical delivery deadline of no later than July 30, 2025. The receiving facility is equipped with a loading area and forklift for reception and transport of the units. The contracting activity plans to implement a proactive strategy for future procurements to identify potential alternative sources through market surveys, industry engagement, and participation in forums and trade shows to mitigate single-source concerns.
Notice text
The purpose of this combined synopsis/solicitation is to request quotes for (2) Two “Front Porch” rescue rafts; part number 4740
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 25QB061 Clauses.pdf | ||
| CSS - Front Porch Final.pdf | ||
| Brand Name J and A.pdf | ||
| Salient Characteristics Doc 9 Jun.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| “Front porch” recovery raft | Pre-Solicitation |
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