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Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - SEI Industries
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The National Guard Bureau, acting for the Alaska Army National Guard State Aviation Office, intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole source contract to SEI Industries for critical aerial firefighting equipment. The procurement consists of one new 660-gallon Bambi Bucket system and two 50ft synthetic long lines to support UH-60 Blackhawk operations in Alaska. SEI Industries is identified as the original equipment manufacturer and the only provider capable of meeting Airworthiness Release 1054R27, which is mandatory for the UH-60 Blackhawk. Additionally, the proprietary long lines are required for safe operation in heavily forested environments and are incompatible with other brands. The contract, identified by solicitation number W91ZRU26QA020, specifies that delivery must be completed to FT Richardson, Alaska, within 90 days of the award. While this is a sole source intent under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), interested parties capable of meeting the exact technical requirements may submit capability statements by August 13, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413 and is managed by the Department of Defense.
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Place of Performance
Anchorage, AK, USASet-Aside
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The Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG) State Aviation Office (SAO), in conjunction with the USPFO Purchasing and Contracting Division, intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole source contract to SEI Industries under the statutory authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Soliciting from a Single Source.
1. Requirement Details:
- Quantity (1): New 660-gallon SEI Industries Bambi Bucket system
- Quantity (2): 50ft Synthetic Long Lines
2. Justification & Technical Requirements:
SEI Industries is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Bambi Bucket system. This equipment is required to support critical UH-60 Blackhawk aerial firefighting operations across Alaska.
- Airworthiness Release: The bucket and associated components must comply with Airworthiness Release (AWR) 1054R27. The SEI Bambi Bucket is the only currently approved firefighting bucket for use with the UH-60 Blackhawk under the AWR.
- Inoperability & Safety: The 50ft long lines act as an electrical extension of teh Bambi Bucket and are specially required for operation in heavily forested environments like Alaska. These lines are proprietary to the bucket system, and no other brand lines are compatible.
3. Delivery Information:
- Delivery Location: FT Richardson AK 99505
- Required Delivery Timeline: Within 90 days after contract award
4. Submission of Capability Statements:
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. A formal solicitation will not be posted publicly. However, any responsible source who believes tehy can meet the exact technical, requirements may submit a capability statement via email no later than 13 August 2026.
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