The U. S. Coast Guard Director of Logistics (DOL-East) Norfolk, VA intends to award a Sole Source contract to TSI, Inc. to provide Annual Calibration, Repair and Testing (in accordance with the manufacturer specifications) of PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester, Model(s) 8030 and 8038 (Pro Plus) owned by the U. S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth, VA. The statutory authority permitting the acquisition of this requirement by Other than Full and Open Competition is citations 10 U. S. C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). Only one responsible source and no other supply/service will satisfy agency requirements. The period of performance is 5/1/21 - 4/30/22. The determination has been made to limit competition to TSI, Inc. whom is the manufacturer of the proprietary product. This is a sole source notice published for informational purposes ONLY and not a request for competitive proposal. Therefore, no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, all responsible parties interested in responding to this notice are invited to submit a capability statement by 1:00 PM EST, Apr. 27, 2021, that provided sufficient details for consideration by the Agency, via e-mail to:
[email protected] . All interested sources will be considered. The determination not to compete the requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are NOT accepted in response to this notice. All questions or comments regarding this notice shall be addressed in writing to Robin Smalley, Contract Specialist at
[email protected] .