Manufacturing of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

The contract mandates the full manufacturing, assembly, testing, and delivery of 16 units of self-contained breathing apparatuses with part number CAZ-K03B, strictly adhering to military specifications and technical requirements set by the Defense Logistics Agency. All work must be performed in accordance with federal standards, with the place of performance located in Houston, Texas, at the specified zip code. The procurement is structured as a subcontract and is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provision, ensuring that only qualified small business entities may respond. The North American Industry Classification System code 339999 applies, indicating this falls under miscellaneous manufacturing not elsewhere classified. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, and responses are due by August 3, 2026, with the contracting activity under the Department of Defense, specifically related to packaging and procurement classifications managed by DLA. While no point of contact is listed, interested parties must submit proposals via the provided DIBBS portal link to be considered. The equipment must meet rigorous performance, reliability, and safety benchmarks expected for military use, and delivery timelines will be critical to fulfilling contractual obligations. No deviations from the technical specifications or set-aside requirements are permitted, and compliance with all federal acquisition regulations for small business subcontracting is mandatory.