Native Instinct CAPR SPwSS

The State of Illinois, through the Office of Disease Control, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Native Instinct LLC for $7,190.63, effective August 17, 2026, with a completion date of July 31, 2027. The contract encompasses the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection systems, specifically powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) components and related accessories. The line items include CAPR system equipment such as medium batteries, filter cover caps, comfort strips, PAPR filters, lens-cuffs, double shrouds, and hoods in medium/large sizes, along with associated helmet assemblies and charging equipment. Notably, the contract includes duplicate line items for several components, suggesting procurement of multiple units across different assemblies or kit configurations.

The contract deliverables consist primarily of respiratory protection apparatus components and replacement parts intended for use by the Illinois Department of Public Health personnel or affiliated public health agencies. These items include specialized breathing apparatus helmets (CAPR IH models), cages, headbands, batteries, chargers, and various filtration and comfort accessories packaged in multiple-unit boxes. The procurement also incorporates estimated shipping fees totaling approximately $259.01. This small purchase contract represents a routine acquisition of critical public health safety equipment necessary for disease control operations and potential emergency response capabilities within the state.