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84--Chemical Respiratory Protection

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W91A2K-9314-1099Federal

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The U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to Avon Protection Systems, Inc., based in Cadillac, MI, for chemical respiratory protection products. The contract includes procuring specific items such as 18 Avon FM53 masks, 7 Avon ST53 SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) systems, 8 Avon ST-PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) systems, 10 Avon Voice Projection Units (VPU), Avon Filters, and various miscellaneous components like nosecups and outserts. The procurement will be brand name only, with the Avon FM53 mask being the commercial variant of the M53, selected competitively based on tactical law enforcement needs, product performance, and compatibility requirements. The ST53 SCBA and ST-PAPR systems are uniquely certified by NIOSH for use with the FM53 mask, meeting essential certification standards required for state and local law enforcement agencies using Department of Homeland Security grant funding. This contract reflects a thorough selection process that included demonstrations to the APPS Integrated Product Team and involvement from the SWAT IPT and the National Institute of Justice for the Tactical Officers Full-Face Respirator program. The certification of the systems by NIOSH is a critical factor for procurement eligibility. Additionally, the contracting center has invited interested parties to express their interest and capability to supply these products before December 2, 2009, to determine the possibility of future competitive procurements. The contract is managed under FAR 13.106(a)2(b) with a focus on meeting law enforcement and tactical operator priorities related to chemical respiratory protection.

General Info

Firm Fixed Price order to Avon Protection for NIOSH-certified chemical respiratory protection products.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

315999 - Other Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing

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PostedNov 19

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Full Description

Under the authority of FAR 13.106(a)2(b), the U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, Natick, MA intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to Avon Protection Systems, Inc. of Cadillac MI, to provide products that provide chemical respiratory protection. These products are: 1) Avon FM53 mask (qty 18) 2) Avon ST53 SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) system (qty 7) 3) Avon ST-PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) system (qty 8) 4) Avon Voice Projection Unit (VPU) (qty 10) 5) Avon Filters 6) Miscellaneous components (nosecups, outserts, etc.). Brand name only will be procured. Avons FM53 mask is the commercial variant of the M53 and was competitively selected by the user IPT based on a variety of tactical law enforcement requirements. Respondents to the sources sought (W911QY09SS0002) were invited to exhibit their products to the APPS IPT users at a Vendor Day held at Natick. The SWAT IPT and National Institute of Justice for the Tactical Officers Full-Face Respirator program selected the Avon FM53 mask based on product performance characteristics and user priorities. The selection of the Avon ST53 SCBA and ST-PAPR systems for inclusion within the APPS system was made because these items are the only current commercial SCBA and PAPR systems certified by NIOSH for compatibility to the FM53 mask. Certification by NIOSH is a prerequisite for procurement of these systems by state and local law enforcement using DHS grant funding. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement to the U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, via e-mail at contact@example.gov. no later than 2 December 2009, 12:00 pm EST.