USFS Canopies & Deployment Systems

The USDA Forest Service, Aerial Fire Depot, Missoula, MT has a requirement for (54) MT-1S Reserve Canopies and (54) MT-1S Reserve Deployment Systems. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 314999. The contract will be a single award, Firm-Fixed-Price type contract. This sole source action is being accomplished in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.3. The government believes that Airborne Systems North America is the only known source that provides this requirement. The estimated value of this procurement is $140,500.00. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.2. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing solicitation #AG-03R6-S-15-0066. However, they must provide supporting evidence they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by 1600 (MST) July 20, 2015, to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Airborne Systems North America for the requirements stated here. Airborne Systems is a large business. Any information received will only be considered for the purpose of conducting a competitive procurement. Submit any information, questions, or comments to Donna Crawford at dzcrawford@fs.fed.us.