Intent to Sole Source for Bambi Bucket Parts
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG) intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed-Price contract for Bambi Bucket Parts to either Dart Aerospace Company or SEI Industries LTD. This notice serves to inform the public of this intent and allows other interested parties to submit capability statements. Responses are due by June 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The MTARNG requires specific parts for the repair and maintenance of their existing Bambi Bucket systems, originally procured through SEI Industries. The attached parts list.png details various components, their item numbers, units of measure (EA - Each), and required quantities. Key elements include specific part descriptions like 'MOTOR, GEAR, 24VDC' and 'SCREW, 6-32x3/8, SC, SS'. The government will not pay resale for parts simply bought from SEI or DART and resold. Any proposed solution must provide sufficient detail to demonstrate how the company plans to provide the required parts without compromising system warranty or safety, explicitly excluding substituted or second-hand parts not supported by the manufacturer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Firm Fixed-Price)
- Intended Awardees: Dart Aerospace Company (CAGE Code - 3AL64) or SEI Industries LTD (CAGE Code - 0CAE9)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: June 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Z
- Published: June 9, 2026
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any party believing they can meet the requirement may submit a written capability statement. Submissions must clearly support and demonstrate the ability to perform/deliver the requirement, including sufficient technical detail for the government to determine if the offered item/service qualifies. The government retains sole discretion to compete this proposed contract based on responses.
Additional Notes
Responses should be emailed to Adam Sackman, Contracting Officer, at adam.d.sackman.civ@army.mil. The place of performance is Montana (MT), postal code 59602.