ContractSpecial NoticeTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Notice of Intent to Single Source SIB Cassette Brushes

DEPT OF DEFENSE• F3C3EC6036AW01
Response Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
12 days left
Days Remaining
12
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The 5th Contracting Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, under the Department of the Air Force, is pursuing a single-source purchase of SIB cassette runway brushes for snow removal support. The requirement covers 26 SIB Airport Cassette Runway Brushes, Part Number 4021593, which must be compatible with SIB 18ft-R28-Split Core systems used on existing equipment. The justification emphasizes that alternate brands would void the 10-year warranty and that market research identified Eagle Safe Surfaces Colorado Inc., doing business as Eagle & Myslik Inc., as the sole authorized U.S. distributor for the products. This is an informational special notice rather than a solicitation, and any interested parties must submit complete written capability information by Monday, 1 June 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT.

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Single Source Justification SIB Cassettes.pdf
PDF•212 KB•May 18, 2026
AI Summary
The 5th Contracting Squadron requires a single-source justification for purchasing 26 SIB Airport Cassette Runway Brushes, Part Number 4021593, for Minot Air Force Base. These brushes, costing an estimated $190,000, are essential for compatibility with existing SIB cores on snow removal vehicles, and using other brands would void the 10-year warranty. Market research, including searches on government sites and online, identified Eagle Safe Surfaces Inc. (doing business as Eagle & Myslik Inc.) as the sole authorized distributor in the U.S. for SIB products. The justification confirms fair pricing compared to previous purchases. Future efforts to prevent single-source awards include continued market surveys for distributors and an analysis of replacement part costs.

Related Contract Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 18, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 1, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 16, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA4528 5 CONS

Point of Contact

Name
SSgt Tyler Buckley

Place of Performance

Minot AFB, North Dakota, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

View on SAM.gov