Crowd Control - Avon C50 APRs for SR
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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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a firm-fixed price sole source contract to Safeware, Inc. for 350 Avon C50 Air Purifying Respirators (APRs) for its Special Response Team (SRT). This acquisition is justified by an urgent and compelling need, ensuring interoperability with existing equipment used by DEA SRT and other federal agencies. Responses from interested parties will be considered for market research purposes only to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses are due by February 24, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The DEA requires 350 Avon C50 APRs for its SRT. The justification for sole source is based on the urgent need for immediate shipment and the critical requirement for interoperability with current equipment and filters already in use by DEA SRT, as well as other federal agencies including ICE, HSI, and USSS. Safeware, Inc. currently holds a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with DEA for filters and has the necessary equipment readily available.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Sole Source (pursuant to FAR 6.302-2 Urgent and compelling urgency)
- Intended Awardee: Safeware, Inc.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 1367 (A Collection Of Items, Which Are Used For A Specific Purpose.)
- NAICS Code: 334519
- Place of Performance: Quantico, VA 22135, United States
- Delivery Date: March 21, 2026
Set-Aside
This is a Sole Source acquisition, not an open competition. The government's determination not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely at its discretion.
Response & Evaluation
This notice is NOT a request for proposal. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No proposals are being requested or evaluated at this time.
Key Dates
- Response Due: February 24, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published: February 20, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Ms. Angel Barkley (angel.d.barkley@dea.gov)