Intent to Sole Source: On-site NFPA 1851 compliant Annual Advanced Cleaning and Inspection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The U.S. Marine Corps is seeking to sole source a contract for on-site annual advanced cleaning and inspection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in full compliance with NFPA 1851 standards. The solicitation number is M6700126Q1010, and the opportunity was posted on April 30, 2026, with performance location at Cherry Point, North Carolina. The work will be conducted at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, under the oversight of the Commanding General within the Department of Defense. This effort ensures that all PPE used by personnel maintains optimal safety and functionality through professional, certified annual maintenance procedures performed directly at the facility. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the acquisition is proceeding without competitive solicitation due to the specialized nature of the service and the requirement for facility-specific compliance. Linda Lamoreux serves as the primary point of contact, reachable at 252-466-2022 or linda.l.lamoreux.civ@usmc.mil, with Larry Davis as the secondary contact at 252-466-7765 or larry.davis1@usmc.mil. The contract is intended to guarantee adherence to the strict safety and performance protocols mandated by NFPA 1851, which governs the cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of structural firefighting protective ensembles. All services must be performed on-site to ensure operational continuity and immediate verification of equipment readiness for mission-critical personnel. The award notice reflects an intent to proceed with a single vendor due to unique technical requirements and established service qualifications that preclude broad competition.