Sources Sought: Joint Service General Protective Masks M50, M51, M53, and M53A1

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Civil Program Financing Only issued this sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number W56HZV19R0293, for the procurement of Joint Service General Purpose Mask systems and spare components. The scope covers M50, M51, M53, and M53A1 chemical biological masks. The M50 and M51 are lightweight systems designed to protect personnel against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. The M53A1 is a NIOSH-certified full-face piece air-purifying respirator intended for special operations personnel and will replace the M53 mask system through attrition.

This procurement is classified under NAICS 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, and PSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. The acquisition is being conducted as a sole source action to Avon Protection Systems, Inc. (CAGE Code: 1LEW5), located in Cadillac, Michigan, using streamlined and expedited commercial acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 12.102(f)(1).

The notice was originally published on August 13, 2019, and was last updated on April 24, 2020, with a final response deadline of May 5, 2020. Christina Schmidt serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement. Supplemental information is provided through 14 attachments, which include documentation regarding government-furnished property, first article testing waivers and reports, special contract requirements, production lot testing, and packaging requirements.