SPECIAL NOTICE
12 -- Helitorch (Sole Source Notice,) Superior National Forest
- Notice Date
- 8/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 336413
— Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USDA-FS, CSA EAST 7 Atlanta GA 303092449 USA
- ZIP Code
- 303092449
- Solicitation Number
- 12444626Q0070
- Response Due
- 8/27/2026 3:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/11/2026
- Point of Contact
- Shad Stoddard
- E-Mail Address
-
shad.stoddard@usda.gov
(shad.stoddard@usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- NONE No Set aside used
- Description
- The US Forest Service intends to negotiate with only one source, Simplex Manufacturing Co. (DBA Dart Aerospace,) 13340 NE Whitaker Way, Portland, OR 97230 for two (2) Simplex 5400 Helitorches with standard specifications. This action is authorized by FAR 12.102(a). The Government believes that the only source capable of satisfying the agency's requirement is Simplex. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(b)(1)(i). The requirement is full and open, NAICS code 336413 Other Aircraft Part and Auxillary Equipment Manufacturing. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required supply are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action item 12444626Q0070. Convincing evidence that they are approved to provide and capable of providing the requested supplies is required. All responses will be fully considered. If no responses are received by August 27, 2026 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Simplex for the requirement stated herein. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Shad Stoddard at shad.stoddard@usda.gov.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f906e8181a45496ba3f2ffabd2ec3ff6/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Duluth, MN, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN07923381-F 20260814/260812230042 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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