84--Special Notice - Gentex Helicopter Helmet # SPH5-C Safety Shell

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to acquire 400 each GENTEX Kevlar SPH5-C Helicopter Helmet safety shell. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency requirement is GENTEX CORPORATION, 324 MAIN ST, SIMPSON, PA 18407-1182 who owns the patent rights to these items. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The estimated value of this simplified acquisition is less than $50,000.00. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). This requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code 336413 and PSC code 8475 apply. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Patrick Lorton at 208-387-5717 or faxed to 208-387-5574.