Intent to Sole Source for Bambi Bucket Parts
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The Montana Army National Guard plans to award a sole source firm fixed-price contract for parts required to repair existing Bambi Bucket systems, with the contract likely going to either Dart Aerospace Company or SEI Industries LTD. This action is based on a determination that only one source is available, as outlined in FAR Part 12.102(a). The contract is not open for competitive bids, but interested parties who believe they can meet the stated requirements may submit a written capability statement providing detailed technical information to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the needs without compromising the system’s warranty or safety. Submissions must be received by June 23, 2026, and will be reviewed solely at the government’s discretion to decide whether to open competition. The contract pertains specifically to parts originally procured through SEI Industries, and the Montana Army National Guard will not accept resale arrangements where vendors merely purchase parts from SEI or Dart and resell to the government. All solutions must clearly explain how the parts will be supplied while maintaining system integrity and product support. The solicitation number is W9124V26QA901, and the place of performance is in Montana, with point of contact Adam D. Sackman handling correspondence related to the contract. This procurement falls under NAICS code 336413 and will be conducted by the Department of Defense’s Montana-based office.
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The Montana Army National Guard intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed-Price contract to either Dart Aerospace Company (Dart) (CAGE Code - 3AL64) or SEI Industries LTD (SEI) (CAGE Code - 0CAE9). In accordance with RFO FAR Part 12.102(a) only one source is available.
The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that the Montana Army National Guard anticipates issuing a contract to either Dart or SEI for parts to their existing Bambi Bucket systems.
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes/proposals thus no solicitation will be posted. However, any party that believes it can meet this requirement as stated herein may submit a written capability statement that clearly supports and demonstrates their ability to perform/deliver the requirement. Included must be sufficient technical detail/information that a reasonable determination can be made that the offered item/service would qualify given the provided information. Capability statements must be received by the response date and time of this notice. Submissions will be reviewed to determine if they can meet the requirement. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
See attachment for the list of required parts necessary for the repair of the existing bambi bucket systems originally procured through SEI Industries. The MTARNG does not intend to pay resale were a vendor simply can buy the parts directly from SEI or DART then resell to the government. Any solution must provide enough details for the Government to understand how the company plans to provide the required parts that do not compromise warranty or safety of the system (substitiued or second hand parts not suppported by the manufactorer of the system).
Please email responses to Adam Sackman, Contracting Officer at adam.d.sackman.civ@army.mil.