Intent to Sole Source - M53A1

The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to solicit a sole source contract for the production of M53 Mask Systems that are NIOSH certified for full-facepiece Air Purifying Respirators for use against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear agents. The proposed contract action is required by Joint Project Manager - Protection and is supported by the authority of FAR 6.302-1 as only one responsible source, Avon Protection Systems, can satisfy the agency's requirements. Interested parties may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation by November 5th, 2018 for consideration.

There is no set-aside designation for this pre-solicitation notice. The NAICS code is 339999 and PSC code is 6510. Avon Protection Systems is identified as the potential incumbent for this requirement. In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation by the due date of November 5, 2018, which will be considered by the Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground.