National Fire Protection Access Codes

The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) plans to award a sole source purchase order to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) for a subscription to the Fire Protection Access Codes. This procurement will be made under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which allows for non-competitive acquisitions. The notice clarifies that it is an intent to award and not a solicitation for quotes, leaving the decision not to compete entirely at the Government’s discretion. The contract pertains to the acquisition of essential fire protection codes necessary for compliance and safety standards. The solicitation number is 2015-60, issued by the DCMA headquarters located in Fort Lee, Virginia, under the NAICS code 443142, which corresponds to electronic shopping and mail-order houses. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Melissa A. Rios, a Supervisory Procurement Analyst, who can be reached via email or phone. This acquisition supports the Department of Defense’s operational requirements for fire protection standards through direct engagement with the NFPA.