Contracting Officer (Code 520), Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001

42 -- SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SOL N62604-96-Q-7309 DUE 090396. Contact Bennie Boren, 601-871-2312. CBD Gulfport intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Mine Safety Appliance Co. (MSA) for the purchase of 10 each Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, 4500 MMR, with 30 Minute cylinder, for use at the Fire Station, Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Norfolk, VA. The purchase of these additional units will be used to supplement existing units at the fire station. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No telephone inquiries will be accepted concerning this notice, respond in writing to the address above. No contract award will be made on the basis of responses received since this notice cannot be considered a formal solicitation. See Note 22. (250)

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