Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole Sourced Award

The USDA Forest Service intends to award a firm‑fixed‑price, base‑plus‑four‑option‑year IDIQ contract to Altinex, Inc. for the proprietary “Rookie” RS‑13021 Dual Electric Hose Roller (NFES 0666) and associated parts, a product uniquely designed to meet wildland‑fire operational needs and not available from any other source. This sole‑source procurement is justified under FAR 6.302‑1 and a CRADA that provides shared intellectual‑property protection. The contract will enable the Forest Service to acquire the rollers on an as‑needed basis over the life of the award. • Product: “The Rookie” RS‑13021 Dual Electric Hose Roller (NFES 0666) – a proprietary, patent‑pending design. • Contract Type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price IDIQ with one base period plus four optional years; estimated 220 units at roughly $11,000 each. • Sole‑Source Justification: Only Altinex, Inc. holds the rights to the design; other vendors cannot meet the unique functional requirements.