4210--36C242-25-AP-0171 | 561-25-1-5117-0002 Emergency Supply | Equipment | Firefighting Protective Turnout Gear | New Jersey Sole-Source Notice
ID: 36C24225P0074Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Fire Protection (922160)

PSC

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT (4210)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ec5ea43b83c84bb38b9173a904298824/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Skylands Area Fire Equipment and Training for the procurement of firefighting protective turnout gear for the Lyons Fire Department. The contract requires the contractor to provide six sets of Honeywell First Responder Products-Morning Pride Brand turnout pants and coats, including sizing, tailoring, and delivery services, with strict adherence to specifications to ensure firefighter safety and government investment effectiveness. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational readiness and safety of the fire department, emphasizing that no alterations to the specifications will be accepted without prior approval. Interested parties can contact Contracting Officer Corey Swinton at Corey.Swinton@va.gov, with a response deadline set for October 22, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Corey SwintonContracting Officer
    Corey.Swinton@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24225P0074.docx
    The document outlines a special notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding a sole-source contract for the procurement of firefighting protective turnout gear for the Lyons Fire Department. The contractor, Skylands Area Fire Equipment and Training, is tasked with providing six sets of Honeywell First Responder Products-Morning Pride Brand turnout pants and coats, including sizing, tailoring, and delivery services. The contract emphasizes that any alterations to specifications must receive prior approval from the Lyons Fire Department to ensure the safety of firefighters and the effectiveness of government investment. Furthermore, the contract stipulates that the procurement must be handled exclusively by an authorized retailer of Honeywell products, with no subcontracting allowed. The notice specifies contact details, including the responsible contracting officer, Corey Swinton, and emphasizes that this announcement is not a solicitation for quotes, but rather an intent to award the contract directly. The response deadline for the notice is set for October 22, 2024.
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