72--Mattresses for the United States Disciplinary Barraks (USDB)

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT to enter into a contract on a sole source basis with Vinyl Products Manufacturing Inc. 10117 HWY 50 E, Carson City NV 89706. Vinyl Products Manufacturing Inc. is a supplier of the Security First Correctional Mattress 30 x 76 x 6. The United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB) has requested the service of Vinyl Products Mfg. Inc. to provide Security First 6 vinyl mattresses which are manufactured by the listed vendor. Security First mattresses are considered to be the mo st advanced institutional mattresses available. Benefits include a patented window-clear cover which hinders contraband concealment, hermetically welded seams with no thread or scrim, and resistance to fire, water, mildew, bacteria and tearing. The Securi ty First mattress is at least twelve times more resistant to fatigue failure than competed mattresses. The Security first mattress will last four to five years, as opposed to the traditional, scrim reinforced mattresses which require replacement every two (2) to three (3) years. Vinyl Products Manufacturing Inc., to our knowledge, is the only such company that can provide the detailed specifications that is needed for our environment. No contract will be awarded on the basis of the offers received in respon se to this notice. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to: ACA, NRCC-L, 600 Thomas Ave, Unit 3, Room 254, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027; via FAX to (913) 684-1610 ATTN: Michael T. Johnson; or via email: [email protected]. Telephone request or inquiries will not be accepted. Responses to this electronic notice must be made by 3:00 PM CST on 21 APR 2007. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Governme nt. The Point of Contact on this notice is Michael T. Johnson, Contracting Specialist, 600 Thomas Ave, Unit 3, Room 254, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027. FAX: (913) 684-1610, e-mail: [email protected]. After 17 April thru 24 April please conta ct Jennifer Jordan at [email protected] or (913) 684-1638.