17--Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
ID: 140D0425Q0046Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEDEPARTMENTAL OFFICESIBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)HERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

PSC

AIRFIELD SPECIALIZED TRUCKS AND TRAILERS (1740)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4b3a295bd08d4e098a9ac8b0bb3a0c17/view
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    The Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center, intends to award a sole source contract to BSI INC for the procurement of a specialized Sea Plane Tug for use at their Lake Hood facility in Anchorage, Alaska. The tug is designed to efficiently move float-equipped aircraft, addressing safety concerns and operational inefficiencies associated with current systems, and will feature specific modifications including a Ford or Dodge one-ton chassis and a lift capacity of 7,300 pounds. This acquisition is deemed critical for enhancing safety and responsiveness in emergency situations while reducing man-hour costs at the Office of Aviation Services. Interested parties must respond by November 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST, via email to the primary contacts, John Fleshman and Stephen Klier, at the provided email addresses.

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    Fleshman, John
    (571) 380-6797
    john_fleshman@ibc.doi.gov
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    A17_JA_Sole_Source_OAS_Sea_Plane_Tug_(FINAL)_Redacted_1.pdf
    The United States Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center, seeks to procure a specialized “Float Plane Tug” for the Office of Aviation Services (OAS) in Anchorage, Alaska. This tug is necessary for efficiently moving float-equipped aircraft in and out of their facility, addressing significant safety concerns and inefficiencies associated with current trailer systems. The contract will be awarded on a sole source basis to BSI INC, identified as the only provider capable of fulfilling the specific requirements due to the extensive modifications needed for the tug. The Contracting Officer has justified this procurement as a 100% small business set-aside, emphasizing that using a tug will not only reduce man-hour costs but will also enhance safety and responsiveness in emergency situations. By eliminating outdated methods, the purchase will mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency at OAS's maintenance facility.
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