Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for twenty-two (22) superglue fuming chamber with UV contamination
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for twenty-two (22) superglue fuming chambers with UV contamination. The proposed contractor is Foster & Freeman USA INC, a small business. This is a Special Notice of intent to award, and a formal solicitation will not be issued.
Opportunity Details
- Agency: Department of Justice, ATF Acquisition and Property Management Division
- Title: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for twenty-two (22) superglue fuming chamber with UV contamination
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (applicable to the proposed contractor)
- Product/Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Place of Performance: Primarily Wichita, KS, with other potential locations including Atlanta, GA, and Beltsville, MD.
- Acquisition Authority: FAR 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source) and FAR Part 12 (Commercial Products and Services).
Key Requirements
The BPA is for twenty-two (22) brand new superglue fuming chambers, model MVC/FFLEX (with UV-C decontamination module MVC/FFLEX/UVKIT), certified to Foster & Freeman's OEM specifications. Chamber Capabilities:
- Approximately 28 cubic feet internal volume.
- Digital variable control for temperature, humidity, fuming, and purge cycles.
- Adjustable humidity (75%-90%) and dual temperature hot plate (min 120°C).
- Internal air circulation, integrated filtration, and UV-C decontamination module.
- Storage for tubes, integrated hanging hook, self-capping connectors. Included Accessories:
- Forty-four (44) Carbon filters.
- Variable shelf locations, cabinet on wheels, 120V power.
- Powder coat, aluminum, or stainless-steel construction with glass windows.
- Twenty-two (22) sets of user-configurable racking/shelving. Compliance & Delivery:
- Must be tested and certified compliant with current occupational Exposure Standards (<.03ppm).
- One product training session upon first delivery.
- Delivery within approximately thirty (30) days of contract receipt. First call-order includes training and installation by the manufacturer at the FCGIL location in Wichita, KS.
Sole Source Justification
The ATF intends to award this BPA to Foster & Freeman USA INC based on FAR 6.103-1, citing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. This notice serves as the sole notification of this intent; no formal solicitation will be issued, and all communication will be directly with the proposed contractor.
Timeline & Contact
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
- Response Date: March 30, 2026 (Note: This is a system-generated date for the notice; no open solicitation for proposals will occur.)
- Contact: Steven Jaimes (Steven.Jaimes@atf.gov)
- Post-Award: The notice of award and the written sole source justification will be posted after the award.