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42--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Fire Fighter Turnout Gear

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 plans to award a firm-fixed price sole source contract to Skylands Area Fire Equipment & Training LLC for the purchase of eight sets of firefighter turnout coats and pants. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1(c), indicating that Skylands is the only responsible source capable of meeting agency requirements. The turnout gear, distributed by Skylands under the Honeywell brand, complies with NFPA 1971 standards and features innovative design elements such as trademarked knee-padding, pocket, and reinforcements that enhance durability and firefighter comfort. The selected equipment aligns with the existing Morning Pride brand currently used by the Lyons Fire Department, eliminating the need for additional training or policy adjustments. Skylands, as the authorized regional distributor for Honeywell, offers services including sizing, tailoring, delivery, and ongoing support, with the convenience of being geographically close to the facility requiring fitting. The procurement falls under NAICS code 315210 with a size standard of 750 employees. No formal solicitation package will be issued, and while this notice is not a request for competition, interested parties may submit expressions of interest and capability by the specified deadline. The Government will consider such responses to determine whether future competitive procurement is necessary, with final decisions resting solely within its discretion.

General Info

Award of sole source contract to Skylands for eight NFPA-compliant firefighter turnout gear sets.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

NAICS

315210 - Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors

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PostedApr 12

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

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OfficeALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

Office AddressALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FAR 6.302-1(c) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a firm-fixed price sole source contract to Skylands Area Fire Equipment & Training LLC, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(c): "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed procurement is for the purchase of eight sets of fire fighter turnout coats and pants. Protective clothing provided by Skylands Area Fire Equipment and Training (SAFE-T) [distributor for Honeywell], is compliant with NFPA 1971 and relies heavily on research and development to improve wear ability and functionality by the end user. Their Industry trademarked knee-padding and pocket, cuff, knee reinforcements that enhance longevity of equipment and facilitate firefighter comfort under harsh conditions increasing firefighter safety. The current use of Morning Pride Brand turnout gear at the Lyons Fire Department will require no further training or changes to current policy with the purchase of this brand equipment. Skylands/SAFE-T is the regions distributor for Honeywell, and is and authorized distributor of Honeywell for sizing, tailoring, delivery, and assistance. They are located within close geographical distance of the facility where sizing will be required to be taken. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 315210 and the size standard is 750 employees. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. The Government will consider responses received by 4:00pm Eastern on April 19, 2019. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to contact@example.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.