Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source - USFS Reserve Parachutes
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12318721Q0102
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- Place of performance
- Missoula MT 59808 USA
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Forest Service published a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract. The notice announces the agency's intention to award a firm fixed price contract to Airborne Systems North America of New Jersey, Inc. for 85 MT1S-8305 smokejumper reserve parachutes and 85 associated freebag/pilot chutes, with delivery by February 11, 2021.
The parachutes and freebags are required to increase inventory and ensure safety and mission readiness for smokejumper airborne operations. Interested parties have 15 days to submit an offer proving ability to provide an equivalent product, though award remains at the agency's discretion based on responses. The MT1S-8305 is the only reserve parachute approved for use with the Ram Air Smokejumper Delivery System, as determined through stringent testing. Airborne Systems is the proprietary manufacturer and sole approved source. The NAICS code is 314999.
Notice text
The US Forest Service (USFS), Washington Office Procurement and Property Services National Contracting Branch, intends to issue a Firm Fixed Priced contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements, on or about February 11, 2021 to Airborne Systems North America of New Jersey, Inc. for the USFS, National Technology & Development Program (NTDP) located in Missoula, Montana.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source Reserve Parachutes.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Award Announcement - USFS Reserve Parachutes | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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