Reusable Energy Absorbing Layer (REAL) & Reusable Universal Skid Board (RUSB)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333922 Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Altus, Oklahoma 73521, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force's Air Education and Training Command, specifically the 97th Contracting Squadron at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma, has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of Reusable Energy Absorbing Layer (REAL) Modules and Reusable Universal Skid Board (RUSB). The notice indicates the government's intent to award a contract directly to QRDC Inc. as the sole source capable of providing these specialized equipment items. This procurement is classified as a total small business set-aside under a simplified acquisition approach. The contract opportunity is not a competitive solicitation, but rather a single-source justification process authorized under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b). The equipment in question includes 3-inch thick REAL modules and 48" x 48" skid boards specifically designed for airdrop training purposes.
Contractors interested in responding to this Special Notice must submit a comprehensive capability statement by May 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST via email to two specified Air Force contacts. The capability statement must include detailed technical data and cost information that convincingly demonstrates the ability to meet the government's requirements. Only small businesses are eligible to participate, and the submission must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. The government will review the submitted statements to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement or maintain the single-source approach with QRDC Inc. The estimated contract value is $83,337.00, and the justification for the single-source selection stems from market research indicating no viable alternatives through traditional supply channels like the Defense Logistics Agency. Submissions received after the deadline will not be reviewed, and the government retains sole discretion in making the final procurement decision.
Notice text
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS/QUOTES
The 97th Contracting Squadron at Altus, OK 73523 requires
- Reusable Energy Absorbing Layer Module (REAL)
- Reusable Universal Skid Board (RUSB)
The 97th Contracting Squadron intends to make award to QRDC Inc. CAGE: 0S7K2, due to only one source being capable of providing Reusable Energy Absorbing Layer Module (REAL), Reusable Universal Skid Board (RUSB) The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with a single source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes technical data and cost information, sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to meet the requirement. Requests for documentation, additional information, or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a single source procurement. Capability statements are due on 31 May 2025 by 11:00 AM CST. Capability statements shall be submitted by email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Ethan.sweet.2@us.af.mil and jennifer.blaser_kay.2@us.af.mil. Capability statements and supporting documentation provided after the due date listed above will not be reviewed.
Please see attached Single Source Justification for further information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Single Source Justification.pdf |
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