Intent to Sole Source: AED/First Aid Kits

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 intends to award a sole source, fixed-price contract to Thompson Safety, LLC for the procurement and maintenance of emergency medical equipment at four laboratory locations in Athens, Georgia. The scope of work includes the supply of four wall-mounted, seven portable, and four office first aid kits, along with seven wall-mounted Automated External Defibrillator systems, specifically Zoll AED Plus and Phillips HeartStart models. The contract is structured with a base year and three one-year option periods, providing a turnkey solution that integrates equipment supply with annual on-site maintenance and compliance inspections. To ensure regulatory readiness and life-saving capability, the contractor must utilize certified technicians and proprietary software for real-time tracking of battery and pad expiration dates and the generation of audit-ready service logs. All deliverables and services must comply with OSHA and ANSI standards, specifically 29 CFR 1910.151 Appendix A and 29 CFR 1910.266 Appendix A. The sole source justification is based on the requirement for a single provider to manage both equipment and maintenance to eliminate the regulatory risks associated with fragmented contracts. Administrative oversight is managed by the EPA Region 4 office in Atlanta, Georgia, with all performance and acceptance occurring at the destination sites in Athens.