NON Competitive CSS 0813.pdf

NON-COMPETITIVE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

Title: Health and Human Services (HHS) - Wide Procurement of Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) Suits- Personal Protec=ve Equipment

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is R75N98026Q00738. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name, if applicable).

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Additional authority includes 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a Indefinite Delivery\Indefinite Quantity Contract on a non-competitive basis to Protective Industrial Products, Inc., UEI - (WX8TVG6ZFT64) 25 British American Boulevard, Latham, New York 12110-1405 for BLS-4 Protective Suits.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (insert current circular number and date).

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 339999, and the small business size standard is 550 employees. This requirement is not set aside for small business.

(v) Description of Requirement:

The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain multiple models of BSL-4 Positive Pressure Suits for use at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The NIH Division of Logistics Services (DLS), through the Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO), OALM, NIH, intends to award a sole-source firm-fixedprice purchase order to Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (WX8TVG6ZFT64). The total estimated value of the purchase order, inclusive of all options, is $3,075,975 (see breakdown in the table below). The Government projects award no later than August 17, 2026. The planned period of performance is a base and two option years, commencing on August 17, 2026, through August 16, 2029, (if all option periods are exercised).

The Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO) within OALM, NIH, anticipates awarding one purchase order for Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) positive pressure suits to support NIH and CDC personnel and researchers.

The required procurement is for Honeywell brand protective suits designed specifically for life science personnel working within high-containment BSL-4 laboratory environments dealing with high-risk pathogens and deadly biological agents. Multiple models of BSL-4 positive pressure suits within the Honeywell product line will be procured under acquisition for mission critical functions.

The requirement to procure the Honeywell brand is specific to this manufacturer, as no other vendor produces a functional equivalent that integrates seamlessly into the established laboratory infrastructure. The Honeywell suit is the only option among the marketplace that meets the salient characteristics (see table below) required for the specific research environments in NIH’s National Institute of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and CDC. The following table lists the required safety criteria for BSL-4 positive pressure suits:

Required Safety Criteria for BSL-4 Positive Pressure Suits

Manufacturer must be able to meet demands of NIH facilities with need of ~200 per year Must be durable to withstand repeated use without defects Must demonstrate chemical compatibility with disinfectants used in the BSL-4 without degradation Suit ensemble must be offered in at least 5 unique and different sizes (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) Breathing airlines must be placed to accommodate human physiology Suit must not have noise levels that require hearing protection Breathing air flow rate must be 16-34 cubic feet per minute (CFM) Airline specifications must work with NIH BSL-4 facilities design (e.g., 80-100 psi maximum with 60 psi operational set point) Exhaust valves must be protected from direct chemical or other hazardous liquid splashes, must automatically seal upon disconnection from breathing air, and must have internal screens to protect from interference Suit gloves must attach to the suit using interface components to secure them to the suit and allow use of gloves currently in use at NIH BSL-4 facilities Suit must include internal HEPA filter on the breathing air line The color must be light so that splashes or contamination is easily visible on the surface Seams must be smooth to ensure effective decontamination with no excess fabric Temperature in the suit must not exceed 26C during continuous use for up to 5 hours Suit must have two different options for footwear, either with an attached outer boot or stocking feet that can be slipped into external shoes Must have shelf life of at least 5 years Suit must be designed in such a way that it can be tested by quantitative pressure decay test to ensure proper function and seal Visor or headpiece must have 300 degrees of transparency to ensure proper visibility of surroundings Suit must weigh £10 lbs. to minimize stress to the user.

(vi) Delivery Location:

NIH Supply Center 16071 Industrial Drive Gaithersburg MD 20877

(vii) [Reserved, if needed]

(viii) FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Add any additional instructions as required.

(x) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(a) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued to the successful offeror within the time specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

The Government reserves the right to accept any offer (or part of an offer) before the expiration date, whether or not discussions are conducted, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. Add additional evaluation criteria as required.

(xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices: None.

(xiii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

(xiv) Submission Requirements:

Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the respondent’s capability to provide the required product or service. Price quotations shall include, at a minimum: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe after award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. point (destination or origin), product or catalog numbers, product descriptions, and any other relevant information.

Evaluation factors may include, but are not limited to past performance, technical capability, special features, trade-in considerations, expected lifecycle, warranty, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency considerations.

Respondents claiming to be manufacturers or authorized resellers of a specified brand-name product must provide:

(a) Product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s);

(b) Product description;

(c) Documentation demonstrating that the offered item meets all required salient characteristics;

(d) Quantity;

(e) Estimated price or cost;

(f) Shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and

(g) Delivery timeframe after receipt of order.

Responses must also include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

All responses must be received by Friday August 21, 2026 @ 9:00 AM EDT and must reference solicitation number R75N98026Q00738 Responses may be submitted electronically to brian.lind@nih.gov.

(xv) Point of Contact:

Brian Lind at brian.lind@nih.gov