Intent to Sole Source: Hetra Lifts
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 Department of the Army, specifically the Massachusetts Army National Guard (MAARNG) Director of Logistics Service Maintenance Management Officer (SMMO), intends to award a sole source contract to ARI PHOENIX INC for the procurement of two (2) Hetra Lifts. These lifts are for MAARNG facilities, with a place of performance at Hanscom AFB, MA. This notice is an Intent to Sole Source and not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of two (2) Hetra Lifts to be used at Massachusetts Army National Guard facilities. The intent is to seamlessly integrate these new lifts with an existing service contract with Ari-Hetra, ensuring continuous upkeep and preventative maintenance. The proposed contract action is a fixed firm price supply type purchase order.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed Firm Price Supply Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Sole Source Contractor: ARI PHOENIX INC (CAGE: 7H2W1)
- Justification: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.301-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Place of Performance: Hanscom AFB, MA 01731
- Capability Statement Due: June 6, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: May 20, 2026
Action Items
While this is a sole source notice, responsible sources may submit a capability statement for agency consideration. A determination not to compete this requirement, based on responses, is solely at the Government's discretion. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties. The RFP will not be posted to SAM.gov. All questions and concerns shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to Melissa Melcher (melissa.l.melcher2.civ@army.mil) and Jeffrey Bernard (jeffrey.l.bernard6.civ@army.mil).