Protective Mask Leakage Tester
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Department of the Navy, Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, MD, has issued a Special Notice (Notice of Intent) to award a sole-source purchase order to Air Technologies International (ATI) for the inspection, repair, and calibration of the Protective Mask Leakage Tester (01-665-5513). This action is justified under FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i) as ATI is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source capable of meeting the agency's specific requirements. While this is not a request for competitive quotes, responsible sources may submit a capability statement within two calendar days of the publication date.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers essential inspection, repair, and calibration services for the Protective Mask Leakage Tester, 01-665-5513. These services are critical for maintaining operational readiness and cannot be performed by Navy Maintenance Activities. All repairs will utilize original manufactured replacement parts, ensuring units are returned to a fully operational, Ready for Issue (RFI) condition. ATI's unique position as the OEM guarantees the capability to fully integrate with the tester, maintain configuration control, and meet operational and reliability requirements without modifications to existing components.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None
- Capability Statement Due: March 13, 2026 (within two calendar days of publication)
- Published: March 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: Solomons, MD, United States
Additional Notes
This notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any capability statements received by the deadline will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government reserves the discretion to proceed with a non-competitive award based on responses. The primary point of contact for this requirement is Kara Marie Ridgell at kara.m.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil.