Project Information

Bid Title

212 RQS Boat Collars - RHIB

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Alaska

Published Date

Sep 14, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 17, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

W50S6L26Q0010

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Notice ID

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Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE ARMY

Major Command

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

Sub Command

JFHQ USPFO AK

Sub Command 2

USPFO AK PROCUREMENT

Office

W7MU USPFO ACTIVITY AKANG 176

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Sep 14, 2026 03:42 pm AKDT
• Original Response Date: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 pm AKDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Original Inactive Date: Nov 01, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: 2040 - MARINE HARDWARE AND HULL ITEMS
• NAICS Code:
  • 336612 - Boat Building
• Place of Performance:
  JBER , AK 99506
  USA

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT AND SOURCES SOUGHT

SYNOPSIS AGENCY: NGB/ US ARMY

REQUIREMENT: Zodiac Milpro H763 Inflatable Boat Air Collars

CLASSIFICATION CODE: FSC 2040 (Marine Hardware and Hull Items)

NAICS CODE: 336612 (Boat Building - Size Standard: 1,000 employees)

1. GENERAL INFORMATION & PURPOSE This announcement constitutes both a Sources Sought Synopsis and a Notice of Intent to Sole Source under FAR 5.101, FAR 5.207, and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This is NOT a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ), and no formal solicitation package is available at this time. The purpose of this notice is two-fold: a. To provide public notice of the Government's intent to negotiate a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order for brand-name Zodiac Milpro H763 Air Collars. b. To conduct market research and determine whether other qualified vendors (specifically small businesses) possess the capability and authorization to supply the required items.

Capability statements must be submitted electronically to the Point of Contact listed above no later than the response date and time.

The capability statement must address, at a minimum, the following:

1A. Authorization in the proof of company letterhead from ZODIAC OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. UEI: C4CGDYMULBF9 to be an authorized reseller, dealer or distributor.

1B. Active registration in Sam.Gov

1C. Declared Small business Status in the reps and certs section of sam.gov profile

1D. Ability to ship to JBER, Alaska

2. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT The requiring activity has an operational requirement for brand-name replacement air collars to restore the seaworthiness, buoyancy, and tactical readiness of existing military inflatable watercraft: - Item: H763 Grey Air Collar - Manufacturer: Zodiac Milpro (Zodiac of North America) - Part Number: H763 - Quantity: Two (2) Each

TECHNICAL JUSTIFICATION & INTENDED SOURCE The required air collars are proprietary components designed to integrate precisely with the government-owned Zodiac combat craft hull geometry, track system, and inflation valves. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) components are strictly required to maintain manufacturer safety certifications, warranty protection, and maritime hydrodynamic performance standards during high-speed open-water operations. Under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (only one source reasonably available for acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold), the Government intends to negotiate directly with: [OPTION A - LARGE BUSINESS OEM]: Zodiac of North America, Inc. (CAGE: 1E463) Stevensville, MD (Large Business Manufacturer) -- OR -- [OPTION B - AUTHORIZED SMALL BUSINESS DEALER]: Maurer Marine (CAGE: 35DJ4)

4. INDUSTRY RESPONSE & CAPABILITY SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Interested concerns, particularly small businesses, who believe they have the capability and technical authorization to fulfill this requirement are invited to submit a written capability statement. Capability statements must clearly demonstrate: a. Company profile including UEI number, CAGE code, business size status under NAICS 336612, and primary contact information. b. Proof of status as a certified manufacturer or an authorized distributor/reseller explicitly approved by Zodiac Milpro to distribute OEM Part Number H763. c. Documentation confirming that items provided are new, genuine OEM Zodiac Milpro components with full factory warranty intact. (Third-party reverse-engineered or used/refurbished items will not be accepted). 5. RESPONSE DEADLINE & GOVERNMENT DISCRETION Responses must be submitted via email to the Contracting Points of Contact listed below no later than Close date list in Sam.gov (this listing). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for any information submitted. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no affirmative, technically viable responses from authorized sources are received by the closing date, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the sole-source award to the intended source identified above. POINTS OF CONTACT: Contracting officer: TSgt Martin Khan Email: Martin.Khan@us.af.mil

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• KO FOR AKANG DO NOT DELETE 5005 RASPBERRY RD BLDG 23
• JBER , AK 99506-2959
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Martin Khan
• Martin.Khan@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 9075510247

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Sep 14, 2026 03:42 pm AKDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 20Ship and Marine Equipment

• NAICS 336612Boat Building

Related bids

Sep 16, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)] 212 RQS RHIB
Sep 21, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] 212 RQS RHIB

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