--WILDFIRE MARK III FIRE PUMP PARTS

The Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) has a requirement for Fire Pump Parts for the Ansul Wildfire Mark III fire pump, National Fire Equipment Standard (NFES) . The fire pump parts are critical to the safety of our wildland fire employees and meeting their responsibilities to protect life and property. The BLM intends to enter into a negotiated contract with the firm of Ansul, Inc. Dba. Wildfire, Portland, OR, as the manufacturer of WildFire Mark III fire pumps and parts. The estimatedl value of this requirement is below $100,000. Wildfire is the sole manufacturer of these parts and holds patent rights for these specific items. For the above-stated reasons, the circumstances permitting other than full and open competition as cited in 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1), and FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements" are germane to this procurement. The agency requisitioning management has provided a sole source written justification, which has been filed with this action. Other Contractors who believe they have these patented parts available at a rate lower then the manufacturer, may provide this information to the contracting officer, to include specifications and part numbers, with pricing for all. Questions regarding this procurement may be directed to Patrick Lorton, Contract Specialist, at (208)387-5717.