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Annual MSA SCBA Flow Testing and Repair Services
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The Department of the Air Force is seeking a small business contractor to provide annual flow testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair services for the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron's MSA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) inventory at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The scope of work includes the functional and visual inspection of 88 SCBA masks, back frames, pneumatic components, electronics, cylinders, and specialized equipment such as Supplied Air Reserve (SAR) carts and Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) packs. All services must be performed by technicians holding the MSA C.A.R.E. certification for MSA G1 systems, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and NFPA 1852 standards. The requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 811310 and PSC J042. The government intends to use simplified commercial procedures and may solicit quotations orally to maximize efficiency. Testing is scheduled annually during October and the first week of November, typically spanning a four-day period. Deliverables include electronic service reports and repair quotes provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within seven business days of completion. Payment will be processed via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. The anticipated award date is October 30, 2026, though the notice specifies that funds are not currently available and no award will be made until funding is secured.
General Info
Place of Performance
Dover, DE, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The 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.
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