Hangfire Override Module

The U.S. Coast Guard within the Department of Homeland Security has issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a sole source procurement of a Hangfire Override Module valued at less than $42,090. The agency intends to award this firm fixed price purchase order to Butler National Corporation, a small business classified under NAICS 332994 for Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing. This specialized module (part number 435-1890) is required for the MK 38 MGS system and is being procured under Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions for simplified acquisition procedures. The notice was posted on September 3, 2025, with responses due by September 4, 2025. Butler National Corporation has been identified as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling this requirement due to their proprietary access to the specialized tool needed.

The primary purpose of this notice is to inform the contracting community of the government's intent to proceed with a sole source award while providing an opportunity for other contractors to demonstrate that competition would be advantageous. Responses must be submitted by September 4, 2025, and must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government without being cost or time prohibitive or hindering mission objectives. Only contractors who can demonstrate they possess the proprietary access to the required special tool would be eligible to challenge this sole source determination. The government emphasizes this is not a request for quotes or proposals, and all questions must be directed to Contracting Officer Michael Fitzer via email only. The Coast Guard reserves sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with the planned sole source award or conduct a competitive solicitation for future similar requirements.