2-SS Letter.pdf

This is a sole source authorization letter from MSA Safety confirming Ten 8 Fire & Safety LLC's exclusive distributor and repair status for the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department in Florida. The letter verifies that Ten 8 Fire & Safety LLC is the sole authorized distributor of MSA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and SCBA accessories for the municipal fire service market in Hillsborough County and is the only CARE certified MSA SCBA repair center serving that market. MSA imposes specific qualification requirements on its distributors to ensure they maintain the specialized knowledge, training, and experience necessary to properly educate, support, and service end-user customers throughout the product lifecycle. The related procurement notice indicates that Hillsborough County intends to award a sole source contract to Ten 8 Fire & Safety LLC for comprehensive SCBA maintenance and repair services over a five-year term. Services include inspection, preventive maintenance, repairs, and documentation in accordance with manufacturer specifications to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and warranty compliance for critical life safety operations.

The estimated contract value is $778,185.00 over the five-year award period. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source award under Section 3-205(2)(e) of the County's Procurement Policy based on Ten 8 Fire & Safety LLC's exclusive authorization status as the sole distributor and maintenance provider for MSA SCBA equipment in Hillsborough County. The County reserves the right to extend the contract term, adjust the scope of services, and increase the award amount as conditions and requirements change. Potential challengers to this procurement must submit clear and convincing information demonstrating bona fide competition by the specified close date. The County will review any timely challenges to determine whether a competitive solicitation should be conducted instead.