Closed Circuit Rebreathers - specialized breathing equipment

This notice is for informational purposes only. The National Park Service, Lakewood, CO intends to solicit an action for supplies or services for which the Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This sole source award is for specialized underwater breathing equipment; mixed-gas, closed circuit rebreathers for utilization of a single diving system. This newly developed equipment is cutting edge for safety in diving; mixed gas CCRs provide the SRC the ability to utilize a single diving system across a broad range of diving environments spanning from shallow sites in warm water to deep cold environments requiring mixed gas capabilities to access safely and efficiently. Mixed gases represents the state of the art for occupational diving and represent a significant increase in employee health concerns developed from a career-long exposure to diving. This equipment is specific for life, health, and safety. This award will be made with the justification for restricting competition in accordance with Federal Acquisitions Regulation FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals (features as noted). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any proposals received within ten days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete 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 future competitive procurement. All inquiries on this action can be submitted in writing by facsimile at (303)-969-2992, or email to [email protected]. (Phone calls will not be accepted). All submissions shall be submitted no later than March 5, 2010 at 4:00 PM MT. This is NOT a request for proposals. Sentinel Expedition Closed Circuit Rebreathers Quantity: 2