N9178G amphibious float parts/ kit

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center (IBC) has issued a Special Notice regarding a sole source contract for a Parts Kit specific to a Cessna 206G aircraft (Serial number U20603803). The notice pertains to a firm-fixed price procurement for Wipaire Inc., located in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, to supply parts for Wipline 3450 amphibious float installation. The contract will be awarded using Federal Acquisition Regulation 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and involves a specialized parts kit designed to support amphibious float operations. The aircraft in question has already undergone structural alterations per Wipaire's Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration. The procurement is classified under NAICS category 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.

Contractors interested in responding to this opportunity must submit their capabilities by May 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST, via email to john_fleshman@ibc.doi.gov. The government emphasizes that this notice is not a request for quotes, and the determination to compete the proposed contract remains solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Potential vendors must demonstrate their ability to provide the specific supply requirements, though the notice indicates Wipaire Inc. is currently considered the sole source vendor due to their unique STC and direct consumer sales model. The parts kit includes 17 different components involving hydraulic systems, installation kits, and various fittings specifically designed for the Cessna 206G aircraft. Wipaire Inc. is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and is considered the only vendor "reasonably available" after comprehensive market research by the agency.