Notice of Intent to Sole Source Rescue 1(I02235E) and Rescue 2 (I02236E) SandRail Maintenance Summer 2024.
This is a Sole Source Notice in accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(15).
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) El Centro Field Office, (ECFO) intends to purchase on a sole source basis the complete maintenance of two rescue sand rails during the Summer of 2024. These sand rails are tubular framed, rear engine placement vehicles with large specially designed tires which allows for maximum traction with reduced weight. Additionally, their shocks area proprietary system known as the ¿King shocks with integrated airbag spring suspension components¿ Currently, the BLM ECFO operates specially modified sand rails which allow for a driver, rear occupant, and secured litter for supine evacuation of an injured or ill person across remote and austere terrain to an area accessible by ground or air ambulances for further treatment and transport o hospital from Fun CO / Motorsports, Inc. The purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
Due to the proprietary nature of the parts and software in the vehicles Fun CO Motorsports, Inc is the only source able to provide these Parts/services.
The awarded contract will be between 05/15/2024 through 08/31/2024. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated.
The associated NAICS code for this requirement is 336211. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing truck and bus bodies and cabs and automobile bodies. The products made may be sold separately or may be assembled on purchased chassis and sold as complete vehicles.
The attached Sole Source Justification has been made available for review. No solicitation documents exist currently. This item/service utilizes North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 336211, size standard:1,000 employees.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract lies solely within the discretion of the Government. Firms believing, they have the capability to provide the services must send that information in writing and must show clear and convincing evidence that it can provide the services. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement. Responses to this notice must reference notice number 140L122Q0036 and be sent in writing to Laurie Ehlinger at lehlinger@blm.gov by no later than May 22, 2024, at 9:00 AM PST.

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