Digital Fire Simulator

The U.S. Coast Guard, Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey intends to negotiate and issue a sole source purchase order with Bullex Digital Safety, Troy, NY, for the following: Digital Fire Simulator to include two (2) large scale (94” screen - 7’ long x 4’ high x 6”wide) digital fire screens, which are protected in water tight polycarbonate enclosures that can be targeted with a hose line. Each panel shall include a separate waterproof wireless remote with ignition/flashover function, die-down function, structural fatigue sound effects function, and class A/B fire function. When combined with smoke and integrated sound effects, the digital fire training system will provide trainees with an intense, realistic hands-on training experience. Contractor shall provide a technical engineer to set-up, install, calibrate system and provide training on use and maintenance of system. Award will be made in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”. This purchase order will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, all responses received within 10 days after the date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete as a result of responses received 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. Any contractor who believes that they can provide the required supply/service should e-mail their company's detailed capability information to the attention of Shirley Green no later than 11:00AM, 10 April 2009, via e-mail to [email protected] Only e-mail responses will be accepted.