Intent to Sole Source for National Fire Codes Subscriptions

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Office of Procurement Operations plans to negotiate a sole source purchase order for a one-year subscription to electronic access of National Fire consensus codes and standards from the National Fire Protection Association. This subscription is critical for the Office of Safety and Environmental Programs to effectively guide DHS components on compliance with fire safety regulations, including the installation of sprinkler systems, electrical safety, and fire alarms. The procurement process is not open to competitive proposals, and the department is seeking to finalize the subscription to ensure adherence to pertinent fire codes. Responses to this notice must be submitted by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on April 4, 2008. The contract specialist managing this procurement is Myron Waddell, who can be contacted via phone or email for any inquiries. The contract will be administered through the Contract Administration Services Division within DHS, with the place of performance located in Washington, DC. This sole source acquisition, identified under solicitation number RUAS-08-00062 and NAICS code 519190, emphasizes the necessity of immediate and continuous access to national fire protection standards to uphold safety protocols within DHS operations.