12--12 -Skid Units

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intgends to negotiate a noncompetitive contract with Elite Fire Systems. This award is for the purchase of six (6) Skid Units to fit Polaris 6 x 6 Ranger Model. Skid to have Poly Tank 60 - 70 gallons with pump platform. Platform to have 9 HP Briggs & Stratton OHV Vanguard engine with/electric start and recoil back-up and battery. Pump will be two-stage with 120 GPM at 36 PSl and 20 GPM at 144 PSl. Self priming, tank shall have 1" tank fill. Pump to have 1-l/2" discharge and 1" line to booster reel. All valve quarter turn reel to hold 100' x 1" light weight booster hose with nozzle and hand crank. A determination not to compete this proposed contract has been made Pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by 6/302-1(b)(1)(i), this requirement has been justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.303 and FAR 6.304. Elite Fire Systems is the only known authorized manufacturer and distributor for this item. THIS NOTICE IS NEITHER A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NOR A SOLICITATION OF OFFERS. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within its discretion. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to the address or facsimile number stated herein, Attn: Helen Mitchell. Responses to this notice must be received by September 2, 2003. If no response is received, an award will be made to Elite Fire Systems. Please include your name, point of contact, address, area code and telephone number and facsimile number.Telephone requests will not be accepted. Requests can be faxed to (404)679-4057.