J--Sole Source Notice of Intent
ID: 140FS325Q0060Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS SAT TEAM 3Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES (J023)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/eea1f47195844e5ab823de3b0def3521/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole source contract to Thompson Machinery for urgent repair services related to ground effect vehicles, specifically to ensure the safety and operational capability of mission-critical equipment. This contract, valued at less than $250,000, is necessary to address repairs that are essential for loading and unloading operations, as the equipment is currently unsafe for operation. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill this requirement are invited to submit a statement of capabilities via email to Jeremy Tyler at jeremy_tyler@fws.gov, with no telephone inquiries accepted.

Point(s) of Contact
Tyler, Jeremy
(413) 253-8662
jeremy_tyler@fws.gov
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