SAM #140L3726Q0093

Sole Source Procurement of HGU-56 Flight Helmets by BLM National Interagency Fire Center

This notice announces a sole source procurement by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Interagency Fire Center for flight helmets. - Agency: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Interagency Fire Center - Product: HGU-56 Helmet, Articulating Retention, Large-White - Part number: HHM7-5LRG-WX-000208 - Quantity: 15 units - Vendor/OEM: Gibson & Barnes Premiere Outfitters - Procurement Type: Sole source, justified under FAR 6.302-1 - Estimated Value: $54,825 - NAICS Code: 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) - Unrestricted procurement; other firms may submit capability evidence if able to meet requirements and cost - No service line items included; only product purchase - Opportunity for other vendors to respond if they can supply identical helmets at or below the estimated cost

Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), New Mexico State Office intends to negotiate with only one source, Gibson & Barnes Premiere Outfitters, 1900 Weld Blvd, #140, El Cajon, CA 92020 for (15 each) HHM7-5LRG-WX-000208, HGU-56 Helmet, Articulating Retention, Large-White. This action is authorized by and in accordance with FAR 6.302.1. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency¿s requirement is Gibson-Barnes Premiere Outfitters. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The estimated value of this acquisition is $54,825. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued, and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the 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). The requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code 336413 applies. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action 140L3726Q0093. However, they must provide convicting evidence that they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by 5pm Eastern on June 30th, 2026, to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Gibson-Barnes Premiere Outfitters for the requirement stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Contracting Officer, Casey Gean Boyd at cmboyd@blm.gov. If you would like a copy of the JOFOC, please contact the Contracting Officer.

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