Helitorch (Sole Source Notice, ) Superior National Forest
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12444626Q0070
- Agency
- Forest Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1250 Fire Control Stabilizing Mechanisms
- Place of performance
- Duluth, Minnesota, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Shad Stoddard shad.stoddard@usda.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Forest Service intends to award a sole-source contract to Simplex Manufacturing Co. (DBA Dart Aerospace) for two Simplex 5400 Helitorches with standard specifications, with a response deadline of August 27, 2026. The agency believes Simplex is the only source capable of satisfying the requirement and has justified the sole-source action under FAR 12.102(a). This posting serves as the mandatory public notice under FAR 5.101(a)(b)(1)(i); no competitive Request for Quotation will be issued. Responsible firms that believe they can provide comparable supplies are encouraged to submit written notification to the contracting officer referencing action item 12444626Q0070, accompanied by convincing evidence of approval and capability to provide the requested equipment. All responses will be fully considered prior to award. If no competing sources respond by August 27, 2026, the order will be placed with Simplex. The requirement falls under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 1250 (Fire Control Stabilizing Mechanisms). Contact Shad Stoddard at shad.stoddard@usda.gov for questions.
Notice text
The US Forest Service intends to negotiate with only one source, Simplex Manufacturing Co. (DBA Dart Aerospace,) 13340 NE Whitaker Way, Portland, OR 97230 for two (2) Simplex 5400 Helitorches with standard specifications. This action is authorized by FAR 12.102(a). The Government believes that the only source capable of satisfying the agency's requirement is Simplex. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(b)(1)(i). The requirement is full and open, NAICS code 336413 Other Aircraft Part and Auxillary Equipment Manufacturing. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required supply are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action item 12444626Q0070. Convincing evidence that they are approved to provide and capable of providing the requested supplies is required. All responses will be fully considered. If no responses are received by August 27, 2026 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Simplex for the requirement stated herein. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Shad Stoddard at shad.stoddard@usda.gov.
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