42 -- Various 4240 Safety and Rescue Equipment

This announcement is being made with the intension for issuing Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for sole source part numbered items. This announcement will include but will not be limited to items manufactured by the following OEM's, Scott Health and Safety, Mine Safety Appliances and 3M. Total dollar value per order will be limited to purchases under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($100,000). The agreement will be for a total of 5 years. Depending on the need the agreement will be placed as DVD or stock. If the agreement is issued for DVD shipments the contractor will be required to store material and ship within the Uniform Material Movement and Issue Priority System (UMMIPS). Prospective contractors receiving an agreement will be required to implement an on-line Electronic Order Entry (EOE) system and a Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capability. This agreement will be issued as unrestricted. To be responsive to the agreement all offers are required to be provided by an electronic media format copy and a hard copy. Currently the government only intends to accept electronic media offers submitted using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Central Contractor Registration is required. Lack of registration to the CCR database will make an offer ineligible for an agreement. Any questions can be directed via email to Debra Bakeoven at [email protected].