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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR EMERGENCY AIR BREATHING RESPIRATOR
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, is seeking information on existing Emergency Air Breathing (EAB) respirators designed for use aboard U.S. Navy submarines during Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health situations. The EAB must include a full facepiece with a speaking diaphragm, an adjustable head harness, a second-stage demand regulator, a connection manifold with an integral belt clip, an 8-foot air supply hose, and a voice amplification device. It must also accommodate a Bag Valve Mask Adapter and a 25-foot air supply hose if necessary. The device must be compatible with existing submarine air supply manifolds using ¼-inch male and female Schrader-type twist-lock fittings, specifically the Foster SHD10 plug and Foster SHD3003 socket. The respirator is intended for stowed, quick-access deployment by crew members during firefighting or other emergency scenarios requiring respiratory protection. Responses must be submitted via email to [email hidden] no later than August 29, 2026, and should include company name, mailing address, CAGE code, phone number, and point of contact, along with a detailed technical capability statement. Proprietary information must be clearly marked, and all submissions become government property with no return allowed. Participation is voluntary, and responding does not guarantee future contract opportunities, nor does non-response preclude future engagement should a solicitation be issued. This is strictly a Request for Information under FAR Part 10.002(b)(iii), with no obligation to procure, and all response costs are at the respondent’s expense. The procurement falls under FSC 4240 and NAICS 339113, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Questions may be directed to either [email hidden] or [email hidden].
General Info
Place of Performance
Panama City Beach, FL, 32407, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes consistent with FAR Part 10.002(b)(iii). It does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Responders are advised that all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued.
Description
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC.PCD) requests information on existing Emergency Air Breathing (EAB) respirators used to provide breathing air for crew members aboard United States Navy submarines when atmospheres are classified as being Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health. The EAB shall include a full facepiece with a speaking diaphragm, an adjustable head harness, a second-stage demand regulator, a connection manifold with integral belt clip, an 8-foot air supply hose, and Voice amplification device. Must also include a Bag Valve Mask Adapter and 25-foot air supply hose, if required. The EAB must be able to connect to existing breathing air supply manifolds installed on submarines which utilize ¼-inch male and female Schrader-type twist-lock fittings (Foster SHD10 quick-disconnect plug, or equal, and Foster SHD3003 quick-disconnect socket, or equal). The EAB will normally be in a stowed configuration on the platform, easily located, and operated by the user.
Responses
Interested parties are asked to submit capability statements to contact@example.gov no later than 30 days after posting of this RFI. Proprietary information MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Submission administrative information should include company name, mailing address, CAGE, phone number, and e-mail of the designated point of contact. The submission of technical information should adequately describe the capability provided.
Questions
Questions shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to contact@example.gov or contact@example.gov
Summary
This RFI will be used to identify potential sources to provide Emergency Air Breathing respirators or components for a shipboard firefighting response or other event requiring respiratory protection in an Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health situation.
Note: This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes consistent with FAR Part 10.002(B)(III). It does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Responders are advised that all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in a future RFQ, if any is issued.
FSC Code: 4240
NAICS Code: 339113
Size Std: 1,000 employees
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