Solicitation: Joint Service General Protective Masks M50, M51, M53, and M53A1

This solicitation seeks the purchase of Joint Service General Protective Mask systems and spare components, including M50, M51, M53, and M53A1 Chemical Biological Masks, from Avon Protection Systems, Inc. on a sole source basis. The Department of the Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command will utilize commercial acquisition procedures under FAR 12.102(f)(1) to streamline and expedite this action. Responses are due by May 5, 2020. The masks provide lightweight protection against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. First article testing and production lot testing requirements are specified.

No set-aside designation was used. Avon Protection Systems, Inc. is the sole qualified provider due to ownership of required technical data. The masks and components will be procured under National Stock Numbers associated with NAICS 336399 and PSC 8465. The place of performance will be the contractor's location. The solicitation is for a five-year requirements contract with two one-year options and includes estimated quantities and pricing for the mask systems and spare components ranging from $1 million to $10 million annually. Delivery of production quantities will occur within 60 to 390 days of award.