28--NO SMOKE DIESEL EXHAUST REMOVAL SYSTEM

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Mission Installation Contracting Command, Directorate of Contracting, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, intends to solicit and award a Firm-Fixed Price, Sole Source contract to Ward Diesel Filter Systems, INC, for the purchase of No Smoke diesel exhaust removal systems, installed. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. The announcement/solicitation number is W911S7-08-T-0664 and is posted at the following website address: https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/. The North American Industry classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 336312, with a small business size of 750 employees. This requirement is set aside for small business. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. For questions, contact Nancy Sykes, Contract Specialist, at (573) 596-0269, or email [email protected]. SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: The required No Smoke diesel exhaust removal system, is available solely from vendor/manufacturer and distributor Ward Diesel Filter Systems, INC. The No Smoke diesel exhaust removal system shall remove all visible smoke from the exhaust whenever the vehicle is in reverse gear. The system shall protect there engine by automatically preventing itself from activating when back pressure exceeds 1.8 PSI. Research has demonstrated that this is the most suitable diesel exhaust removal system for this particular structure/Fire Station. The Ward system will require no modifications to the current construction configuration. In addition, OSHA and various DOD/DA mandatory regulations shall be adhered to as a result of the safety protections of this exclusive system. This specific system also allows for flexibility in the rearrangement of apparatus.