NIGP 93878: Respiratory Equipment (Including Air Tanks, Breathers, Masks, etc.) Maintenance and Repair

NIGP 93878 Respiratory Equipment (Including Air Tanks, Breathers, Masks, Etc.) Maintenance And Repair, an Item code, covers inspection, flow testing, hydrostatic testing, and repair services for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment and powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) used by correctional facilities, fire departments, water utilities, forest services, and state health agencies. State and local governments procure annual SCBA flow testing and certification, cylinder hydrostatic testing per NFPA Standards 1852 and 1025, maintenance and parts replacement, compressor servicing, and PAPR cartridge and kit replacement to sustain Life Safety Code compliance and emergency-response readiness across custody and public safety operations.

Illinois Department of Corrections facilities dominate recent activity, issuing multiple RFQs and RFPs for SCBA inspection and flow testing at Big Muddy River and Robinson Correctional Centers, with contract terms of five years and maximum total terms reaching ten years including renewals; these procurements typically cover 12 to 36 SCBA units, estimated material costs of $5,000 to $20,000, require NFPA certification and prevailing wage compliance, and prohibit subcontractors. Texas A&M Forest Service issued IFB 27-001 (due September 28, 2026) for statewide Scott brand SCBA testing, certification, repair, compressor maintenance, and hydrotesting on a blanket-order basis covering approximately 250 units annually across multiple service categories, with a two-year initial term and up to three one-year renewal options. Hillsborough County (Florida) procured Vyaire Medical LTV 1200 ventilator maintenance and repair services (ITB 26-00275, due June 12, 2026) valued at $140,225 over three years and MSA SCBA accessories through sole source award (SS 26-00267, estimated $61,574 through April 2027). Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited preventive maintenance and calibration for hospital and durable medical equipment including respiratory devices at Lubbock State Supported Living Center (June 26, 2026 due date, estimated $80,000 historical spend) and Big Spring State Hospital (due July 9, 2026, estimated $21,800 annual historical spend). Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources requested informal quotations for 3M Versaflo PAPR kits and replacement cartridges (due July 24, 2026) to support acid wash operations. Illinois Department of Public Health executed multiple emergency procurements with Agiliti Health, Inc. for ventilator maintenance totaling $290,125 and $650,973.60 across separate notices in 2026. Activity concentrates in Illinois, Texas, and Florida, with emerging procurement across water utilities and state health facilities nationwide. Small business set-asides appear selectively (Big Muddy River July 8, 2026 solicitation designated SBE); most procurements impose prevailing wage requirements, $1 million general liability and auto liability insurance minimums, background checks for on-site personnel, and F.O.B. destination pricing with vendor-borne transportation. Response windows typically run 7 to 14 days.