Ship Boarding Kit

The Department of the Air Force Space Command is procuring a Skylotec Ship Boarding Kit through Patrick Space Force Base to support maritime rescue operations for the 308th Rescue Squadron. This procurement is structured as a brand name acquisition based on a Single Source Justification, with the government determining that Skylotec is the only manufacturer providing a comprehensive, integrated ship boarding system that meets the squadron's specific operational requirements. The complete kit includes telescoping poles, winches, fiber and wire ladders, and specialized hooks designed for maritime rescue missions. Vendors must submit all questions by August 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with final quotes due on August 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Submissions must be emailed to designated Space Force contracting personnel, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 339999 for miscellaneous manufacturing with a small business size standard of 550 employees.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small businesses meeting the size standards. The procurement involves acquiring a single Ship Boarding Kit, though the contract value remains redacted in the available documentation. Performance will take place at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, where contractors will need to comply with base entry requirements including valid government-issued photo identification and proper vehicle documentation including insurance, registration, and valid driver's licenses. The procurement is specifically justified as a single-source acquisition due to Skylotec's unique position as the sole provider of this integrated maritime rescue equipment that aligns with the 308th Rescue Squadron's mission-critical needs. All vehicles and personnel will be subject to security inspection by base personnel upon entry.