NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Kovatch Mobile Equipment (KME)/Hale main water pump and gearbox
ID: FA442724Q0161Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4427 60 CONS LGCTRAVIS AFB, CA, 94535-2632, USA

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS VEHICULAR COMPONENTS (2590)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/efe615f0554740fa92c3f4ecc82bf30f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the 60th Contracting Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of a new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) main water pump and gearbox assembly from Kovatch Mobile Equipment (KME)/Hale for their Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) P-34 Firetruck. The requirement includes the part number HAL501—0024-010-50, and the selected contractor must ensure that the assembly adheres to OEM specifications, providing a standard one-year warranty and performing any necessary warranty work locally at Travis AFB. This procurement is critical for maintaining high-quality and reliable components essential for fire safety operations, with an estimated delivery timeframe of 120 to 160 days post-award. Interested parties may contact Mr. Michael Goetz at michael.goetz.7@us.af.mil or 707-424-7788 for further inquiries.

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    Statement of Need 28 August 24 (final).pdf
    The 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) at Travis Air Force Base is seeking a sole source procurement for a new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) main water pump and gearbox assembly from Kovatch Mobile Equipment (KME)/Hale for their Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) P-34 Firetruck, specifically part number HAL501—0024-010-50. The selected contractor must provide a standard one-year warranty on all components and perform any necessary warranty work locally at Travis AFB. The contractor is responsible for the pre-assembly of the pump and gearbox into an Ultra High-Pressure Pump Assembly (UHP), while the LRS will manage the installation of the UHP in the firetruck. This assembly must adhere to original OEM specifications and performance metrics. The estimated delivery time for the assembly is between 120 to 160 days post-award, with a preference for earlier completion. The assigned contacts for any inquiries following the award are provided. This document underscores the necessity for high-quality, reliable components crucial for fire safety operations.
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