Solicitation for Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD), Sole Source, OCENCO M-20.3

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) intends to award a follow-on firm fixed price (FFP) Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA) to current BPA number N61331-21-A-0002, on a sole source basis to Ocenco Inc. (CAGE 03WY2), 10225 82nd Ave Pleasant Prairie, WI, 53158-5800, for the acquisition of Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs).

The EEBD is a self-contained closed-circuit emergency escape breathing apparatus/device for use in providing breathing air for escape from spaces aboard Navy ships where atmospheres are classified as Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH). The EEBD is primarily intended for escape from shipboard smoke and fire.

The purpose of this FFP BPA is to have a single agreement with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to purchase EEBDs and EEBD training devices that are Capacity Rating (CAP) 1 certified in accordance with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Ocenco Inc. is the only manufacturer that is CAP 1 certified in accordance with NIOSH, and purchasing from this source on a sole source basis will prevent substantial duplication of costs to the government that is not expected to be recovered through competition and will not cause unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agencies requirements.