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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on August 21, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Emergency Breathing Systems

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W911RZ26QA045Federal

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NAICS: 333912
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Wilcox County Board of Commissioners (SCBA Compressor and fill station RFP)
Solicitation # PE-77234-NONST-2027-000000012
The Wilcox County Board of Commissioners is soliciting proposals for the procurement, delivery, and installation of a complete Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Compressor and Fill Station for the Wilcox County Fire Department. The scope of work requires a four-stage, air-cooled, oil-lubricated compressor from manufacturers such as Arctic, Bauer, or Mako, featuring a minimum operating pressure of 6,000 PSI and a capacity of 10 CFM. The system must include a Grade E breathing air purification system with carbon monoxide monitoring, four ASME/DOT storage cylinders with a priority fill panel, and an enclosed containment fill station meeting current NFPA requirements, including a safety interlock. The selected vendor will be responsible for the full installation, system and leak testing, operational demonstrations, air quality certification, and on-site training for personnel. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled specifically as a sealed bid and delivered to the Commissioner's Office in Abbeville, Georgia, by 2:30 PM on November 19, 2026. Bidders must provide a GSICA Contractor affidavit, drug-free workplace certification, and equal opportunity employer certification, with minority and DBE contractors encouraged to apply. All pricing must be inclusive of shipping and remain valid for four months following the bid opening. Evaluation will be based on technical compliance and product quality, though alternate brands of equal or better quality may be proposed. The award may be issued to a single contractor or split among multiple vendors at the discretion of the Board of Commissioners.
Wilcox County Board of Commissioners

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This sources sought notice issued by the Department of Defense seeks information from potential vendors regarding the procurement of Emergency Breathing Systems, air compressors, refill stations, and repair toolkits. These items are required to support aircrew overwater missions in accordance with regulatory mandates. While the government currently intends to award a sole source contract to Aerial Machine and Tool Corporation under simplified acquisition procedures, it is actively seeking responses from other large and small businesses to determine if a competitive procurement process is possible. Interested parties must submit a response by the deadline including company information, interest in competing, demonstrated capability and experience with similar requirements, and market information such as commercial availability and pricing. Submissions should address any potential restrictions on competition and provide specific business certifications and NAICS codes. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for quotes or a commitment to issue a future solicitation. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any subsequent competitive announcements.

General Info

DoD seeks vendor information for emergency breathing systems and related aircrew mission equipment.

NAICS

333912 - Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Colorado Springs, CO, 80913, USA

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SBA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Ft Carson
Contacts2 people available
OfficeFORT CARSON, CO, 80913-5198, USA
Office AddressFORT CARSON, CO, 80913-5198, USA
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This is a sources sought notice ONLY. The U.S. Government currently intends to award a contract on a SOLE SOURCE basis but is seeking vendors that may be able to perform this requirement to support a competitive procurement. Accordingly, the U.S. Government highly encourages all interested businesses (large and small) to respond to this source sought synopsis.


The proposed sole source vendor is Aerial Machine and Tool Corporation. They will provide Emergency Breathing Systems (PN: CAZ-K03B), air compressors, refill stations, and repair toolkits as mandated by AR 95-1 allowing aircrews ability to complete overwater missions. 


The regulatory authority for the contemplated sole source procurement is the use of simplified acquisition procedures for commercial products and commercial services in accordance with RFO Part 12 and RFO 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. The statutory authority at 10 U.S.C 3204 3304(a)(1) applies.


This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote RFQ or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this source sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if a competitive solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry, SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement.


In response to this special notice, please provide all of the following:


1. Competition Considerations: Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition and identify alternatives or solutions.


2. Company Information: Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, SAM Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, identify business size (large business or a small business), and if applicable, a statement regarding small business status(including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.


3. Interest in Competing: Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement.


4. Capability and Experience: Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements, pertinent certifications etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination.


5. Commerciality and Market Information: Information to help determine if the requirement (supplies and services) is commercially available, catalog pricing, delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.


Email your response to: Contract Specialist: rebecca.s.hensch.civ@army.mil and Contracting Officer: farah.surin.civ@army.mil

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