SAM #FA5422-26-Q-0001

Sole Source Procurement of SAFE 35' Center Console Rescue Boat for 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron

This notice announces the intent of the 449th Air Expeditionary Group to award a sole source contract for a specialized rescue vessel. - Agency: U.S. Air Force, 449th Air Expeditionary Group, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron - Requirement: Procurement of one SAFE 35' Center Console boat - Purpose: Supports maritime rescue operations for the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron - Key specifications: - 37'-4" length, 10'-0" width, 11'-6" height, 12,630 lbs dry weight - Transportable by C-17/C-5 aircraft - 20-inch shallow water draft - 60-knot top speed - Integrated L3 Harris AN/PRC-167 tactical communications - Extended Personnel Recovery Cutout - Removable Stokes Litter Shock-Mitigation Attachment Kit - OEM: SAFE Boats International (CAGE: 1RSZ1) - Justification: Sole source due to unique operational requirements and existing crew training on SAFE Boats vessels - Process: Conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b) for single source acquisitions - Opportunity: Interested vendors may submit capability statements with technical and cost data to challenge the single source determination - No part numbers provided; only one vessel required - Further details available in the Single Source Justification attachment

Description

The 449th Air Expeditionary Group intends to make an award to SAFE Boats International, CAGE: 1RSZ1, due to only one source being capable of providing the SafeBoat small craft that meets all the necessary performance specifications and operational requirements. This purchase is in support of the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron.

The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with a single source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement.

Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to meet the requirement. Requests for documentation, additional information, or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response.

A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a single source procurement.

Capability statements are due on 07/25/2026 by 4:00 PM East African Time. Capability statements shall be submitted by email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to kevin.pillow@us.af.mil. Capability statements and supporting documentation provided after the due date listed above will not be reviewed.

Please see attached Single Source Justification for further information.

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