Sole Source Intent - Full-Face Snorkel Testing
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation CPS-2114-26-0002 in this department, oldest first.
- Aug 10, 2026 · this noticeSpecial Notice
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What the notice says
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) intends to issue a solicitation on a sole-source basis to MedShock Analytics, LLC, (Dr. Rachel Lance), 530 Wellingham Dr., Durham, NC 27713. CPSC has identified only one vendor with the necessary equipment capable of mimicking human breathing while testing these types of snorkels. The purpose of this requirement is to perform a comprehensive engineering and physiological evaluation of full-face snorkel masks to address critical safety concerns regarding product design and user health. This evaluation is justified by the need to quantify life-threat… (show all)
ening hazards specifically unsafe carbon dioxide accumulation and excessive respiratory effort to provide the technical evidence necessary for the CPSC to establish or improve safety standards and protect the general public from potential fatalities. CPSC intends to negotiate this requirement under the authority of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Subpart 6.103-1 and 41 U.S.C. 253(c)1. The sole source procurement will be awarded as a simplified acquisition in accordance with RFO Subpart 12 procedures. Interested persons may identify with their interest and submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet this requirement. This notice is NOT a request for competitive quoter; however, any firm that believes it can supply the services my give written notice to the Contract Specialist via email at fpritchett@cpsc.gov, by 12 pm EST August 24, 2026. SUPPORTING EVIDENCE MUST BE FURNISHED IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL, to the above listed email address, Attn: Felecia Pritchett, Contract Specialist. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS. Responses will be evaluated: however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of Government. If no responses are received, CPSC will proceed with negotiating a sole source award to MedShock Analytics LLC.
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