Department of DefenseIssuing agency·Dover, DE·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities APIThe Department of the Air Force (DAF) is issuing this presolicitation notice for annual flow testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair services for MSA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment in support of the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The requirement includes annual SCBA flow testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair services to ensure MSA SCBA equipment remains operational and is maintained in accordance with applicable manufacturer requirements, NFPA requirements, and the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Personnel performing the required services shall possess the applicable MSA C.A.R.E. certification/qualification for MSA G1 SCBA equipment.
This acquisition is anticipated to be issued as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, and PSC J042, Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment – Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment. Pursuant to RFO 12.201-1(c)(2), the Government plans to utilize simplified commercial procedures by publicizing this notice, orally soliciting quotations directly from interested suppliers to maximize efficiency. The anticipated award date is October 30, 2026. Qualified vendors are requested to email the Points of Contact (POCs).
All responsible sources may submit a response expressing interest in the requirement, which will be considered by the Government. Responses should include the company name, UEI, CAGE Code, point of contact information, small business status, and sufficient information demonstrating the company's capability to perform the requirement, including applicable MSA C.A.R.E./G1 certifications or qualifications.
Notice to Interested Parties: Funds are not presently available for this requirement. No contract award will be made until funds become available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this notice at any time prior to award. The Government has no obligation to reimburse interested parties for costs incurred in responding to this notice.
Points of Contact:
Binod Pathak, A1C, USAF – Contract Specialist, binod.pathak.1@us.af.mil.
Daniel D. Kim, SrA, USAF – Contracting Officer, daniel.kim.55@us.af.mil.
The contractor must perform annual SCBA flow test and visual inspection of back frame/harness, pneumatic components, electronics, facepiece, and cylinder; annual facepiece flow test and visual inspection; annual Supplied Air Reserve (SAR) cart flow test and visual inspection; and annual Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) pack SCBA flow test and visual inspection. All testing must be performed by an MSA C.A.R.E. certified technician to manufacturer specifications and NFPA 1852-2018 standards. The contractor shall provide all tools, parts, materials, and equipment necessary. Testing will be scheduled in October, no later than the first week of November, over a four-day period each year, and will re-occur annually. The contractor must provide a comprehensive electronic Service Report within seven business days of completing the annual service.
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Source: SAM.gov (notice a335670a4e394b8c94a797869e67a27c), retrieved via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.