SAM #70Z08426Q01687

Sole Source Procurement of Crash-Worthy Command & Control/VIP and Medical Pallet Systems for HC-130J Aircraft

This opportunity is a sole-source procurement by the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak for two specialized, crash-worthy pallet systems for HC-130J aircraft. - Procurement is for: - One Command & Control/VIP pallet for secure transport of senior officials - One Medical pallet for critically ill patients with integrated life support - Pallets must meet airworthiness, crashworthiness, and FAA flammability standards - Medical pallet features: - Wheeled ambulance stretcher (700 lb capacity) - 2-4 economy-class TSO-C39c compliant seats - Medium storage cabinet (approx. 4ft x 3ft x 3ft) - Business class pallet features: - Eight business-class TSO-C127a compliant seats (4 forward, 4 rear) - Tables, center passageway, emergency lighting, electrical outlets, carpet flooring - Both pallets require detailed documentation and must be manufactured under AS9100D or ISO 9001 quality systems - Knight Aerospace is the only named vendor due to unique airworthiness certification - Other vendors may submit capability statements if they can meet all requirements - Contract will be firm-fixed price under NAICS 336413, using simplified acquisition procedures - No specific part numbers provided; technical details are in the attached specification sheet

Description

The Coast Guard intends to solicit, negotiate and award a sole-source procurement (under FAR authority 6.302) to Knight Aerospace, 3606 SW 36th 78226 for the following:

8 Passenger Club Pallet and Medical Pallet for C130 Aircraft

This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, however all responsible sources who believe they can meet all of the requirements may submit a capability statement that demonstrates clear and convincing evidence of capability, addressing the points identified above.

All question/concerns regarding this post shall be submitted in writing (NO TELEPHONE INQURIES WILL BE ACCEPTED) to Contracting Officer, Terry Craft at terry.e.craft@uscg.mil no later than September 4, 2026, 11:00am (Pacific Time). Follow-up/additional questions will not be accepted after this date.

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 336413; Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 Employees.  The contract type will be a firm-fixed price.  If no responses are received with sufficient information to determine that another responsible source is available, negotiations will be conducted with Knight Aerospace. Responses shall be in written form. 

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: RFO Part 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures.

Responses   This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, however all responsible sources who believe they can meet all of the requirements stipulated in the attached Specification Sheet, may submit a capability statement that demonstrates clear and convincing evidence of capability, addressing the points identified in the statement of work. 

If you believe you can provide the items requested, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency, to the Contracting Officer, Terry Craft at terry.e.craft@uscg.mil 

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract acquisition based upon responses to the notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. 

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement and may lead to the development of a solicitation. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. 

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