CE SCBA Air Compressor

The Government is seeking sources for a breathing air compressor system to support fire department emergency responders at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, with stringent technical and operational requirements. The system must be an all-in-one unit featuring 6,000 PSI storage capacity and 15-25 horsepower, equipped with three SCBA fill stations capable of accommodating cylinders up to 31 inches in overall length, a 100-foot high-pressure cabinet-enclosed hose reel, a sound-attenuating enclosure with slam-action latches, an automatic condensate drain system that includes a non-corrosive reservoir, an integrated float sensor, and an automatic “Full” indication that triggers compressor shutdown, as well as safety alarms and an emergency stop button. The entire system must comply with the current editions of NFPA 1901 and NFPA 1989 standards to ensure operational safety and regulatory conformity. Critically, the procurement mandates the use of the Bauer brand due to its integration with an existing service infrastructure under contract FA449725C0008; substitution with any other brand would invalidate the current service agreement, create operational incompatibilities, jeopardize life-safety equipment reliability, and lead to increased costs and loss of warranty coverage. This solicitation is structured as a sources-sought notice under NAICS code 811310 with a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined under FAR 19.5, restricting eligibility to small business concerns. The Department of Defense, through the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron, is the issuing agency, with point of contact information provided for inquiries, though specific pricing, delivery timelines, evaluation criteria, and formal acceptance procedures have not yet been defined in this preliminary phase.