Federal Bureau of Investigation, Room 6875 JEH-FBI Building, 10th & Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20535

42 -- 42--MODIFICATION AND ACQUISITION OF BAIL-OUT GAS MASK SYSTEMS. SOL RFP-6738 POC Raymond M. Lesko, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-5818. The Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a sole source firm fixed price contract with Respiratory Systems, Inc. (RSI), for the modification to and creation of existing bail-out systems. The modification work to be performed is as follows: (a) Modify fifty (50) MCU-2/P gas masks second stage regulator quick disconnect couplers (some regulators will need to be side-mounted so the mask can accommodate a voice amplification unit). (b) Shorten fifty (50) existing Hi-pressure hose assemblies and modify the quick disconnect coupler. The components needed to create the new systems are as follows: (a) Twenty-five (25) retrofitted MSA gas masks to stage II configuration (Regulator on side, exhaust valve reinforced). (b) Twenty-five (25) complete Hi-pressure waist valve assemblies. (c) Twenty-five (25) black, 17 cubic foot, compressed air bottles and gauges. The new and modified bail-out systems shall have the ability to operate in environments that may contain less than 19.5% oxygen. Destination is Quantico, Virginia--Delivery is required approximately 60 days after award of contract. Offeror's able to meet the requirement are invited to identify their interest and ability to meet this requirement by submitting a proposal to include technical specifications/pricing and any other information which shows a bonafide ability to meet this requirement within 45 calendar days of this publication. This information will, However, be considered if clear and convincing documentation indicates it is in the Government's best interest to conduct a competitive acquisition. If no affirmative responses are received within this time to determine that a comparable source more advantageous to the government is available, a contract will be negotiated with the above-named vendor. Information pertaining to the above described acquisition shall be sent to the FBI, Attn: Raymond M. Lesko, Room 6875, J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building, 10th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20535. No telephone inquires will be accepted. No solicitation package is currently available--(See Note 22). (0033)

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