Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Helitorch Sole Source Notice, Superior National Forest
Deadline: 27 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 13 Aug 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 147136464
Document Ref. No.: 12444626Q0070
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Tender Details
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 [email protected].
Notice ID: 12444626q0070
Department/Ind. Agency: agriculture, department of
Sub-tier: forest service
Office: usda-fs, csa east 7
Product Service Code: 1250 - fire control stabilizing mechanisms
NAICS Code: 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: sep 11, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Disclaimer: The deadline date mentioned is tentative and provided for informational purposes only. This notice is a procurement forecast or general procurement plan, and not an active tender. Suppliers are advised to refer to the original documents and contact the issuing authority directly for the official tender release date and further details
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