Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - SEI Industries
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- W91ZRU26QA020
- Agency
-
Army National Guard
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1730 Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment
- Place of performance
- Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Alaska Army National Guard State Aviation Office, in conjunction with the USPFO Purchasing and Contracting Division, intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract to SEI Industries under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with a capability statement deadline of August 13, 2026. SEI Industries is the original equipment manufacturer of the Bambi Bucket system, the only currently approved firefighting bucket for UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters under Airworthiness Release 1054R27. The requirement comprises one new 660-gallon Bambi Bucket and two 50-foot synthetic long lines. The long lines are proprietary electrical extensions specific to the bucket system with no compatible alternatives and are specially required for operation in Alaska's heavily forested environments. Delivery to Fort Richardson, Alaska must occur within 90 days after contract award. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals and no formal solicitation will be posted publicly. However, any responsible source believing it can meet the exact technical requirements may submit a capability statement via email no later than August 13, 2026. The contractor must ensure all equipment complies with Airworthiness Release 1054R27.
Notice text
The Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG) State Aviation Office (SAO), in conjunction with the USPFO Purchasing and Contracting Division, intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole source contract to SEI Industries under the statutory authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Soliciting from a Single Source.
1. Requirement Details:
- Quantity (1): New 660-gallon SEI Industries Bambi Bucket system
- Quantity (2): 50ft Synthetic Long Lines
2. Justification & Technical Requirements:
SEI Industries is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Bambi Bucket system. This equipment is required to support critical UH-60 Blackhawk aerial firefighting operations across Alaska.
- Airworthiness Release: The bucket and associated components must comply with Airworthiness Release (AWR) 1054R27. The SEI Bambi Bucket is the only currently approved firefighting bucket for use with the UH-60 Blackhawk under the AWR.
- Inoperability & Safety: The 50ft long lines act as an electrical extension of teh Bambi Bucket and are specially required for operation in heavily forested environments like Alaska. These lines are proprietary to the bucket system, and no other brand lines are compatible.
3. Delivery Information:
- Delivery Location: FT Richardson AK 99505
- Required Delivery Timeline: Within 90 days after contract award
4. Submission of Capability Statements:
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. A formal solicitation will not be posted publicly. However, any responsible source who believes tehy can meet the exact technical, requirements may submit a capability statement via email no later than 13 August 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 June 2006_Redacted.pdf |
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