Purchase Order FA857125P0088

The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center awarded a $106.85K firm fixed-price purchase order to MSA Safety Sales, LLC on May 26, 2025, for specialized Halon recovery equipment and replacement parts to support maintenance operations at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia. The procurement, which originated from a sole-source solicitation, includes four Halon recovery pumps, one Halon oil separator assembly, and one Halon compressor assembly designated for the Commodities Maintenance Group. This sole-source award was justified through extensive market research determining that MSA Safety Sales, LLC was the only vendor capable of providing these specialized components. The contract carries a firm fixed-price structure with the manufacturer's standard one-year warranty commencing upon shipment, and requires delivery within 60 calendar days of award.

MSA Safety Sales, LLC, a large business headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, is a leading federal supplier of safety equipment and mission-critical components across defense and civilian agencies. The company holds significant contract vehicles including a $33.1M single-award Indefinite Delivery contract with the U.S. Coast Guard for self-contained breathing apparatus assemblies and a $95.9M multiple-award Federal Supply Schedule contract with the Federal Acquisition Service, positioning it to fulfill complex safety equipment requirements across multiple federal agencies. No set-aside designation was utilized for this purchase order, which demonstrates the company's competitive standing in open federal procurement processes. The contract requires vendor compliance with security protocols including NISPOM and OPSEC standards, with performance to be completed at the Warner Robins location.