MSHA - Self Contained Self Rescuers

This contract pertains to the procurement of Self Contained Self Rescuers (SCSRs) for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). SCSRs are mandatory safety devices worn by MSHA mine inspectors when entering underground coal mines to ensure breathable air in the event of exposure to dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide, methane, and carbon dioxide during mine emergencies. The devices must comply with regulatory standards outlined in 30 CFR part 75 subpart R section 75.1714-1 and be approved by MSHA and NIOSH under 42 CFR Part 84. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Labor's Cas Division 4 Procurement office, emphasizes the importance of compact and lightweight design due to the confined spaces and heavy equipment load mine inspectors typically face. Inspectors often operate in spaces less than 30 inches high and carry equipment weighing 45 pounds or more, so lighter and smaller SCSRs contribute significantly to their safety and operational efficiency. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334513, with the place of performance in Ballard, West Virginia. Responses to the solicitation are due by April 3, 2026, with primary contacts available through designated Department of Labor representatives.