National Interagency Fire Center, Bureau of Land Management, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354

16 -- DC-7 PARACHUTES SOL RAQ000004 DUE 010500 POC Kay Ryan, 208-387-5717 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to acquire 30 each DC-7 parachutes. The government believes the only responsible source that can satisfy the agency requirements is Para-Flite, Inc., 5800 Magnolia Ave., Pennsauken, NJ 08109. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of the acquisition. The following specifications apply to this requirement. The parachute shall be a 375 square foot canopy to accommodate a payload ranging from 220 to 300 pounds. it shall be able to achieve descent rates from 5 to 10 feet per second in no wind conditions and shall be able to reach these rates using a static, deep brake setting. Slotted stabilizers are required for good slow speed performance and to make the canopy more stable (easier to control) when flown in deep brakes. Such flight configurations are commonly used to land in a small meadow surrounded by large trees. The canopy shall have at least a 20 mile per hour forward speed. High winds around lightning caused fires are common and a parachute that can counter the wind is required. A span wise constructed seam is required in order to fit a canopy of this size into the required deployment bags and containers. This construction technique reduces pack volume by reducing seam bulk. The color scheme shall be as follows: (a) Top Skin: 1st span of fabric = fire red, 2nd span of fabric = white, 3rd span of fabric = royal blue, 4th span of fabric = royal blue; (b) Bottom Skin: 1st span of fabric = fire red, 2nd span of fabric = fire red, 3rd span of fabric = white, 4th span of fabric = royal blue, 5th span of fabric = royal blue; (c) End cells = fire red; (d) Ribs = fire red; (e) Stabilizers = fire red; (f) Slider = fire red. This simplified acquisition has an estimated value of less than $50,000. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of a 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). This requirement is set aside for small business and SIC code 2399 Fabricated Textile Products, Not Elsewhere Classified applies. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer. They must, however, provide supporting evidence they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total intended transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by January 5, 2000 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Para-Flite, Inc. for the requirements stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Kay Ryan at 208-387-5717 or fax 208-387-5574. Posted 12/17/99 (W-SN409689). (0351)

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