Fire Fighter Uniform Penetration Testing

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Nelson Laboratories, LLC to evaluate the viral penetration (ASTM F1671), of moisture barrier specimens removed from various locations on previously in-service firefighter turnout gear that have been obtained from partnering fire departments in various locations throughout the country. Nelson Laboratories is the only ISO 17025 accredited and FDA registered lab which conducts the ASTM F1671 viral penetration resistance test with ISO 17025 accreditation for all of the Level 4 viral penetration testing. This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested parties may identify their interest and submit documentation of their capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responses received within two (2) days of the issuance 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 competitive procurement. Any response should be emailed to the appropriate point of contact at [email protected] by 11:00 AM on 4 September 2020.