84 -- Chemical Biological Personal Protective suits

The U.S. Coast Guard plans to procure Chemical Biological Personal Protective suits through a contract awarded solely to Kokatat Inc., based in Arcata, California, under the authority of FAR 6.302, which permits sole-source contracting. Although this procurement is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond within 45 days from the notice's publication date (or 30 days if an award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement). The government will consider any timely proposals solely to decide whether to proceed with a competitive procurement, with the final decision resting at the government's discretion. This contract opportunity, identified by solicitation number HSCGG8-07-Q-DDX121, is managed by the Department of Homeland Security’s Headquarters Contract Operations office in Washington, DC, with the specific NAICS code 315999, relating to apparel manufacturing. For further inquiries or to submit expressions of interest, the designated point of contact is Jess A. Maanao, reachable via email and phone. The procurement is focused on acquiring specialized protective suits designed to defend personnel against chemical and biological hazards, supporting the Coast Guard’s operational requirements.