Sole Source Notice

SOLE SOURCE NOTICE THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS/QUOTES Altus AFB has a requirement for advanced inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of jackets and trousers in a safe and sanitary manor as required by NFPA and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. This reduces the health and safety risks associated with soiled or damaged elements; and extends and maximizes the useful life of each element by utilizing a care and maintenance program. Furthermore, Altus Fire Emergency Services (AFES) requires the transportation of said equipment to and from the fire department. All records of inspected equipment must be maintained electronically and access granted for records accountability. All records must be kept in an online electronic database that can be integrated with AFES ACES-FD computer program. Inspection & Maintenance of Structural Gear must follow the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Code 1851, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Firefighting and Proximity Firefighting. The 97th Contracting Squadron intends to make award to ECMS (Ensemble Care for Heroes).Interested parties may e-mail ricky.day@us.af.mil or fax to (580) 481-7247, Attn: Ricky Day. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete with 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.