42--SCBA Equipment

The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to Mine Safety Appliances Company for SCBA equipment, with the contract to be executed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, as the government has decided not to pursue competitive bidding based on prior responses. The decision to forego competition is at the sole discretion of the government, and any information submitted is primarily considered to evaluate the need for competitive procurement. No formal solicitation will be issued. The contract is identified under the solicitation number WC1SH59224FF01 and falls under the NAICS code 213113, managed by the Department of Defense's contracting office at Fort Wainwright. The point of contact for inquiries is John Quarles, reachable via email or fax. This procurement pertains specifically to safety and breathing apparatus equipment, critical for operations requiring mine safety measures.