Respirator Fit Test Equipment

Pre Solicitation Notice Synopsis

THIS IS A SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS POSTED IN THE GOVERNMENTWIDE POINT OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 12.201-1(c)(2) [Deviation Aug 2025].

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Federal Correctional Institution (F CI ) in Pekin , IL intends to make a single award to a responsible entity that will provide the following respirator fit testing equipment in the listed quantities:

(2 Each) Respirator Fit Tester

(2 Each) 5-year warranty for cleaning, calibration, and repair services for the fit tester

(2 Each) Full-face Scott AV-3000 adapter

(2 Each) 40 mm screw-in adapter

This acquisition will be conducted using FAR Part 12 [Deviation Aug 2025], Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with the simplified procedures at FAR 12.201 1 [Deviation Aug 2025]. In accordance with FAR 12.201 1(c)(2) [Deviation Aug 2025], quotations will be solicited directly from at least three sources. This pre solicitation notice is posted in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable.

The NAICS code for this requirement is 334519 Other measuring and controlling device manufacturing

The anticipated award date for this requirement is June 19, 2026.

Award will be made based on a technical evaluation of the line items received in a responsible vendor's quote in reference to this announcement. Price and past performance will also be taken into consideration. Vendors with negative performance evaluations in the proceeding 2 years from the closing date of this announcement will not be considered for an award.

IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in https://www.sam.gov. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above. If you have questions about SAM, Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your bid/proposal/offer, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.

This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12 [Deviation Aug 2025] for Commercial Services and is set aside 100 percent for small business. You must be registered in www.sam.gov as a small business (see FAR provision 52.219-1 [Deviation Sep 2025] in the Representations & Certifications section of your www.sam.gov registration).

This synopsis is intended only for those who would be entering into a Prime contract with the FBOP for the entirety of this project. The FBOP does not award subcontracts. Subcontracts (if applicable/necessary) are the responsibility of the Prime contractor. The FBOP has no privity of the contract with subcontractors.