Parachutes and components

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) intends to negotiate with only one source, Airborne Systems North America of NJ, Inc, 5800 Magnolia Avenue, Pennsauken, New Jersery for 40 each MT-1S Reserve Parachutes and 15 each Reserve Deployment Systems MT-1S. This action is authorized by and in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's requirement is the Airborne Systems North America of NJ, Inc. These Reserve Parachutes and Reserve Deployment Sytems have met the necessary testing and evaluation requirements for use within the BLM Smokejumper Program. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The estimated value of this acquisition is less than $113,000.00. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). The requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code 314999 applies. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action item 140L3719Q0001. However, they must provide convincing evidence that they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by November 15, 2018 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Airborne Systems North America of NJ, Inc for the requirement stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Kathy Colson at 208-387-5545 or emailed to kcolson@blm.gov.
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