Notice of Intent to Sole Source Specialized OH6 Maintenance in Guam
ID: SS1138943Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (J015)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/85aace78bea14618b848fe967b710963/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to issue a sole-source contract for specialized maintenance of a Hughes OH-6A helicopter in Guam. The contract will cover essential services including inspections, maintenance treatments, installation of anti-collision lights, drive shaft replacement, and annual inspections, with a maximum award amount of $55,000. This procurement is critical due to the unique modifications and proprietary knowledge required for the helicopter, which is equipped with an advanced bait delivery system, and the selected contractor, Mac-V Aviation, Inc., has a proven track record with the agency. Interested parties may submit responses by 10:00 AM CST on September 20, 2024, to Amanda Barbosa at amanda.barbosa@usda.gov, although the government reserves the right to proceed with the noncompetitive procurement based on the justification provided.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amanda Barbosa
    (612) 336-3433
    amanda.barbosa@usda.gov
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    A5_Limited Source_OH6.ds.pdf
    The document details a sole-source justification request for a helicopter mechanic service to perform maintenance on an agency-owned Hughes OH-6A helicopter equipped with an advanced bait delivery system. The contract requires 20 paid days for tasks including maintenance treatments, installation of anti-collision lights, drive shaft replacement, and annual inspections, with a maximum award of $55,000. The unique qualifications of the proposed contractor, MVA, are emphasized due to their proprietary knowledge and past collaboration necessary for effective modifications of the helicopter. Efforts to solicit offers from other potential contractors were not made, and the contracting officer determined that the anticipated costs are fair based on prior experience with MVA. The document confirms a careful consideration of noncompetitive acquisition regulations and identifies the specific cooperative agreement number supporting this action. Overall, the justification underscores the necessity of specialized knowledge and previous working relationships as crucial factors in the decision to proceed with a sole-source contract.
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