The Department of the Army awarded a $107,247.45 firm fixed-price purchase order to Sea-Western, Inc., a small business vendor based in Kirkland, Washington, for the procurement and installation of a cascade fill station and related equipment at Fort Harrison, Montana for the 83rd Civil Support Team. The contract, which was set aside for small businesses and awarded on September 17, 2025, includes delivery of a complete compressor system, carbon dioxide monitor with calibration kit, fill station, four spare cylinders, and commissioning services as specified in Quote #QUO34893 dated August 18, 2025. The system is designed to support breathing apparatus filling operations for the Montana Army National Guard.
The cascade fill station must meet specific technical requirements including a 13 standard cubic feet per minute capacity at 6,000 PSI operating on three-phase 208 VAC power and the capability to fill at least two self-contained breathing apparatus bottles simultaneously. Sea-Western, Inc., which has demonstrated extensive experience supplying specialized safety and operational equipment to military installations since its establishment over 40 years ago, is responsible for installation and commissioning at Fort Harrison by the October 17, 2025 completion date. The procurement adheres to applicable safety standards including Underwriters Laboratories, National Fire Protection Association, Compressed Gas Association, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements.