This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, a quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The requirement is for 24 each Powered Air-Purifying Respirator Systems, Part #: RBE-NM10; and 24 each Smart Battery Charger, Part #: BC-210.

The NAICS Code is 423450; size standard is 500 employees. The type contract anticipated is firm-fixed price. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition threshold of $100,000. A due date of offers will be 4:30 PM, Central Standard Time, 8 August 2008. Offers may be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to: 210-536-1918, ATTN: Lt James Shaw and reference Purchase Request number F1J5AF8056A001.