36--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Madison WMD intends to award a sole source purchase order to Heiman Fire Equipment for specialized Yanmar slip-in fire fighting equipment. This is a Special Notice for a non-competitive procurement under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13.106-1(b)). Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to provide the required equipment competitively within three calendar days of the notice's publication.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a specialized Yanmar slip-in unit designed for wildland and prescribed fire fighting. Key specifications include:
- Tank: Polypropylene, 288-gallon capacity (51in W x 54in L x 31in H), with a fill tower and threaded drain port. Must fit within 64in L x 54in W usable space.
- Pump: WATERAX VERSAX 9HP PUMP HONDA with electric start, positioned behind the tank.
- Pumping Capability: Must be able to draft, with a 1 1/2in draft hose and connections for a 1in hard line hose reel (100ft) attached lengthwise on top of the tank.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Heiman Fire Equipment
- Estimated Value: $16,906 (as per Single Source Justification document)
- Procurement Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13.106-1(b))
- NAICS Code: 333914 (Industrial Machinery Manufacturing), Size Standard: 750 employees
- PSC Code: 3695 (Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (Note: This is a sole source notice; the set-aside designation may be a system default or error, but is included as provided.)
Justification for Sole Source
The justification for a sole source award to Heiman Fire Equipment is based on the need for standardization with an existing Yanmar skid unit within the Fire Management Zone, enhancing safety and interoperability. Heiman Fire Equipment was selected due to their experience, competitive pricing, and ability to custom-build the unit to fit the new Yanmar vehicle.
Response Information
- Purpose of Notice: To determine if a competitive procurement is advantageous to the Government.
- Submission Requirement: Interested parties must provide clear and convincing evidence of their capability to meet the requirement competitively.
- Response Deadline: Three (3) calendar days from the publication date (published June 16, 2026).
- Point of Contact: Jack Skogen, email: john_skogen@ios.doi.gov
- Reference: Include the Notice of Intent number in correspondence and email subject line.