EOD 9A Bomb Suit

EOD 9A Helmet and Suit. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii). The solicitation number is FA8601-13-T-0273. The NAICS Code is 339113. The size standard is 500. The proposed source is Allen Vanguard. The EOD 9 ensemble provides the next generation of modular protection and operational flexibility for EOD missions. The EOD 9 Bomb Suit includes a Jacket, Integrated Groin Protector, Trouser and Boot covers for integrated blast protection against IEDs and bombs. The EOD 9 helmet features interchangeable visors and is designed to integrate with the EOD 9 Bomb suit for complete blast protection. Allen Vanguard is the manufacturer and sole supplier for EOD protective Equipment, to include the EOD 9 Bomb Suit and Helmet. Equipment supply listing requirements dictate Allen Vanguard as the mandatory supplier with no substitutions authorized. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, any quotation received within five (5) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any quotations should be e-mailed to contact@example.gov or faxed to Robert Fahrney AFLCMC/PZIO, +1 (555) 000-0000 no later than September 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM Eastern. Only proposals received by this date will be considered. Any questions should be directed to Robert Fahrney at +1 (555) 000-0000. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "FA8601-13-T-0273 EOD 9 Bomb Suit" Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with e-mail ensure only .PDF, .doc, or .xls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.