84--Specially Designed Wildland Firefighter Garments

The US Army Soldier Systems Center, Army Contracting Command, Natick, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with The Fechheimer Brothers Company, of Cincinnati, OH, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i)(A), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, specially designed wild land fire fighting garments for test and evaluation in emergency conditions. These garments are for various sizes and quantities for Response Shirts, Uniform Pants, Tactical Pants and Over Pants. These garments are required to be, and are certified by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as well as the Wild Land Fire Fighter PPE. Fechheimer Brothers are the only vendor that has the certified patterns for these garments, using the high performance flame resistant material. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 315211. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 2329 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees or less. Interested parties may identify their interest by submitting a capability statement, quotation or proposal which shall be considered by this agency. All questions and/or inquiries must be submitted in writing either by fax or E-mail. The E-mail address for Elaine Scarnici is [email protected]. The fax number is (508) 422-9673. The closing date of this notice is 4 June 2012. See Note 22.