Va-Div of Mig Birds Mgmt-Aviation Helmet Tender, USA - 123254095

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Va-Div of Mig Birds Mgmt-Aviation Helmet

Deadline: 30 Jul 2025

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 123254095

Document Ref. No.: 140FS325Q0112

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations. JAO intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250, 000 to:Paraclete Aviation Life Support LLC.1760 Jardco DRClarksville, TN 37040-6772The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339113, Helmets (except athletic), safety (e.g., motorized vehicle crash helmets, space helmets), manufacturing. The object of this sole source award to Paraclete Aviation Life Support is the only source of Paraclete aviation helmets in the US.The need is to continue to upgrade and modernize flight helmets used by the Branch of Migratory Bird Surveys pilots and aerial observers during low-level aerial wildlife surveys. Helmets acquired will be used by many aerial observers so a wide range of DOI Helmet Standard approved sizes as well as effective systems for fine-tuning individual helmet fitment are necessary. The DOI/USFS Aviation Helmets Standard Specification 4.3 provides an avenue to allow non-military helmets to be considered for acquisition within agencies. Manufacturers and distributors can test their helmets using an ISO certified laboratory to the DOI/USFS Aviation Helmet Standard. Those meeting or exceeding these standards can be issued a certificate of compliance by the laboratory. This standard specifies minimum requirements only.While other vendors and helmets are approved to DOI/USFS 4.3 the Paraclete helmet options best meet mission requirements and now are the only source of helmets with the proprietary Kairos Retention Assembly with Dial Closure System. This system supports fine-tuning of helmet fitment to a wide array of head sizes and shapes and was found to offer superior flexibility in ...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : 140FS325Q0112
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Sub-tier : US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Office: FWS SAT TEAM 3
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Jul 23, 2025 04:05 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Jul 30, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Aug 14, 2025
Initiative:
Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 1680 - MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS
NAICS Code: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Place of Performance: Branch of Migratory Bird Surveys Bangor, 04401 USA

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