The Department of the Air Force awarded a multiple-award blanket purchase agreement to Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. for COVID-19 cloth face coverings. With a potential value of $0 and no set-aside used, the BPA enables ordering agencies to procure cloth masks through April 9, 2021 to support coronavirus pandemic response efforts. As a leading distributor of personal protective equipment, Atlantic Diving Supply is well positioned to supply Agencies' needs for face coverings through task orders issued against the BPA. The description specifies that orders will be for cloth face coverings, a critical personal protective item for government employees as workplaces reopen. Establishing this BPA allows units across the Air Force to obtain masks in a streamlined manner directly from a vendor with experience supplying pandemic-related supplies. The multiple-award BPA structure permits different ordering offices and locations to acquire masks and related protective items as needs are identified, while leveraging the volume purchasing power of a government-wide contract vehicle. By establishing supply channels for cloth face coverings before demand potentially increases, the Air Force is taking prudent steps to protect personnel as federal facilities resume regular operations. Atlantic Diving Supply's expertise in personal protective gear no doubt factored into its selection as a BPA holder, and will help the Air Force cost-effectively address evolving COVID-19 requirements.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | Not listed | $0 | 4/11/20 |