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Self Contained Self Rescuers

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The contract involves the procurement of Self Contained Self-Rescuers (SCSRs) for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), intended to provide breathable air for personnel during emergency situations in underground coal mines. These devices must be belt-wearable and carry both NIOSH and MSHA approvals, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Each SCSR is required to supply oxygen for at least 60 minutes, with a 5-year carried service life and a 10-year permanent storage life, supporting long-term reliability and readiness. The devices must meet specific operational performance criteria in terms of oxygen volume consumption at different ventilation rates, withstand a wide range of environmental conditions including extreme temperatures, humidity, and barometric pressures, and maintain a breathing bag volume of over 3 liters. Physical and performance specifications include limits on breathing resistance during inhalation and exhalation at specified flow rates, as well as size constraints, with dimensions no larger than 8.5 by 6 by 4.25 inches, and weight requirements set to a maximum of 5 pounds 14 ounces when carried, and 5 pounds 1 ounce when deployed. The contract is a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334513, serving various MSHA District Offices. The place of performance is Washington, with points of contact available for further information. This acquisition supports MSHA's mission to enhance underground mine safety by equipping inspectors with reliable emergency respiratory protection.

General Info

Procurement of approved, belt-wearable SCSRs supplying 60-minute oxygen for underground mine safety.

Agency

Department of Labor → MSHA-Mine Safety and Health Administration

NAICS

334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables View NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, US

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SBA

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AgencyDepartment of Labor → MSHA-Mine Safety and Health Administration
Contacts2 people available
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Organization / Agency
Department of Labor → MSHA-Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Contacts
Jonathan Taylor
Kathleen Sciortino

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MSHA personnel must depend on the Self Contained Self-Rescuers for a breathable mixture of air that will permit them adequate time to safely exit the mine. Approved SCSRs are designed to provide oxygenin sufficient quantities to provide a breathable atmosphere for at least one hour. Providing this capability to MSHA personnel enhances their ability to survive an emergency situations whileperforming their inspection duties at underground coal mines.MSHA has a need to procure SCSRs for various District Offices that require the following Product Specifications listed below. Must be belt wearable; 2. Must have NIOSH and MSHA approvals; 3. Must have a rated duration of 60 minutes or greater; 4. Must have a 5-year carried service life; 5. Must have a 10-year permanent storage service life; 6. Must have the following operating performance specifications: a. Usage period of VE volume 10 liters/min of 3.5 hours; b. Usage period of VE volume 30 liters/min of 75 minutes; and c. Usage period of VO2 1.35 liter O2/min of 60 minutes; 7. Must be able to withstand: a. A storage temperature range of -20°F to 150°F; b. An operating temperature range of 32°F to 150°F; c. A relative humidity level of up to 100%; and d. A barometric pressure of 700 to 1,300 hPa; 8. Must have a breathing bag volume of >3 liters; 9. Must have breathing resistance of: a. Inhalation plus exhalation @ 30 L/min at deployment of 70 mm H20; and b. Inhalation plus exhalation @ 30 L/min at 60 minutes of 150 mm H20; 10. Must have physical dimensions of 8.5 x 6 x 4.25 inches or smaller; 11. Must have a carried weight of 5lb 14oz or lighter; and 12. Must have a deployed weight of 5lb 1oz or lighter.

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