Notice Of Intent To Sole Source - LRS Bus Engine Repair Service

The 97th Contracting Squadron at Altus Air Force Base is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a firm‑fixed‑price contract for the replacement of a failed 8.3L Cummins ISC diesel engine on a 2009 Bluebird Bus used for aircrew transport and CDL training. The vehicle is currently immobilized at Rush Truck Centers in Wichita Falls, TX, and the government has determined that only Rush Truck Centers can perform the repair without incurring prohibitive towing and duplicate diagnostic costs. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement with technical data and cost information by the deadline. • Scope: Supply and install one 8.3L L6 Cummins ISC diesel engine on a 2009 Bluebird Bus. • Location: Altus AFB, Oklahoma; vehicle presently at Rush Truck Centers, Wichita Falls, Texas. • Estimated contract value: $23,987.17 (firm‑fixed‑price). • Submission: Capability statement due 09/29/2026, 10:00 AM CST, via email to the listed contacts. • Sole‑source justification: Unique tooling, OEM‑certified technicians, and immediate availability at the current location; alternative sources would require costly towing and duplicate diagnostics. • Award anticipated shortly after the submission deadline, with work expected to restore the bus to operational status promptly.