U.S. Army Garriso Fort Ritchie, Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: ANRT-OCP, 601 Lakeside Drive, Fort Ritchie, MD 21719-4020

42 -- PURCHASE OF SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SOL DAHC38-96-Q-0203 DUE 091396 POC Contact Point, Ms.Nora Johnson, Purchasing Agent, (717) 878-5706, Mr. Timothy M. Scott, Contracting Officer. The DOC, Fort Ritchie, MD, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Mine Safety Appliance Co. (MSA) for the purchase of 43 each, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) model 4500II. 60 minute fiberglass cylinder standard with quick fill, standard regulator, Ultra Elite black Hycar breathing tube, medium facepiece, rubber nosecup, head harness and carrying case. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No award will be made on the basis of any response to this notice. NO telephone inquiries will be accepted, respond in writing to address above. No contract award will be made on the basis of responses received to this notice since this notice cannot be considered a formal solicitation. See Note 22. (0207)

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