Emergency Air Breathing (EAB) Respirator System Design & Manufacturing

The contract entails the full design, integration, and production of an Emergency Air Breathing (EAB) respirator system specifically tailored for use aboard U.S. Navy submarines. The system must include all essential components such as the facepiece, regulator, manifold, hose, and voice amplifier, with strict requirements for seamless compatibility with Foster SHD10 and SHD3003 fittings. The project demands end-to-end engineering and manufacturing capabilities, ensuring the respirator meets the rigorous operational, safety, and environmental standards of submerged naval environments. The work is to be performed at Panama City Beach, Florida, with a zip code of 32407, and is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 339113, which corresponds to medical equipment and supplies manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2026, with a response deadline of August 29, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time, indicating a one-month window for proposals. The contracting activity falls under the Naval Surface Warfare Center within the Department of Defense, and the focus is entirely on delivering a mission-critical life-support system with no room for compromise in performance or reliability. The absence of set-aside designations suggests the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors, and the emphasis will be on technical proficiency, proven experience in defense or maritime respiratory systems, and the ability to meet stringent military specifications under a compressed timeline.