Kodiak 100 Aircraft Purchase

The Special Notice announced the Department of Agriculture's intent to purchase one to five Kodiak 100 aircraft from Kodiak Aircraft Company on a sole source basis. The total estimated contract value is $2,665,000 to $13,325,000. Interested parties were invited to submit capability statements by January 18, 2024 to be considered for the contract, however the determination to compete the action is at the sole discretion of the Government.

The Notice provided details on the Forest Service's justification for the sole source procurement from Kodiak Aircraft Company. This included that Kodiak Aircraft Company is the original equipment manufacturer for the Kodiak 100 aircraft, and that fleet commonality with existing Kodiak aircraft operated by the Forest Service provides operational efficiencies and cost savings. While interested parties could submit capability statements for consideration by January 18th, the justification document indicated the intent was to award directly to Kodiak Aircraft Company based on their status as the sole source for the required aircraft. No reimbursement for costs associated with responding to the Notice would be provided.