Annual MSA SCBA Flow Testing and Repair Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA449727Q0003
- Agency
-
Air Mobility Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- PSC
- J042 Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equip- Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equip; Environ Protect Equip/Matls
- Place of performance
- Dover, Delaware, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command intends to solicit annual flow testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair services for MSA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment in support of the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, with an anticipated award date of October 30, 2026. This procurement is set aside 100% for Total Small Business under NAICS 811310 and PSC J042.
Personnel performing required services must possess MSA C.A.R.E. certification and qualification for MSA G1 SCBA equipment. The Government will utilize simplified commercial procedures and will solicit quotations directly from interested suppliers. Responses are due by October 3, 2026, and should include company name, UEI, CAGE Code, point of contact information, small business status, and documentation of MSA C.A.R.E./G1 certifications or qualifications demonstrating capability to perform the requirement.
Work involves annual flow testing and visual inspection of 88 SCBA masks and packs, 21 additional masks, one Supplied Air Reserve (SAR) cart, and one Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) pack, conducted over a four-day period annually in October (no later than the first week of November). The contractor must be an authorized MSA C.A.R.E. certified technician performing all work in compliance with NFPA 1852-2018 standards and must provide all necessary tools, parts, materials, and equipment. The contractor is responsible for submitting a comprehensive electronic Service Report within seven business days of completion. The contract is a five-year annual certification service. Contractor personnel must obtain contractor badges through the Base Contracting Squadron, submit to Criminal Background Investigations, and complete Antiterrorism Awareness Level I training in compliance with Dover AFB security requirements. Funds are not presently available; no contract award will be made until funds become available.
Notice text
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is issuing this presolicitation notice for annual flow testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair services for MSA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment in support of the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The requirement includes annual SCBA flow testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair services to ensure MSA SCBA equipment remains operational and is maintained in accordance with applicable manufacturer requirements, NFPA requirements, and the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Personnel performing the required services shall possess the applicable MSA C.A.R.E. certification/qualification for MSA G1 SCBA equipment.
This acquisition is anticipated to be issued as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, and PSC J042, Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment – Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment. Pursuant to RFO 12.201-1(c)(2), the Government plans to utilize simplified commercial procedures by publicizing this notice, orally soliciting quotations directly from interested suppliers to maximize efficiency. The anticipated award date is October 30, 2026. Qualified vendors are requested to email the Points of Contact (POCs).
All responsible sources may submit a response expressing interest in the requirement, which will be considered by the Government. Responses should include the company name, UEI, CAGE Code, point of contact information, small business status, and sufficient information demonstrating the company's capability to perform the requirement, including applicable MSA C.A.R.E./G1 certifications or qualifications.
Notice to Interested Parties: Funds are not presently available for this requirement. No contract award will be made until funds become available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this notice at any time prior to award. The Government has no obligation to reimburse interested parties for costs incurred in responding to this notice.
Points of Contact:
Binod Pathak, A1C, USAF – Contract Specialist, binod.pathak.1@us.af.mil.
Daniel D. Kim, SrA, USAF – Contracting Officer, daniel.kim.55@us.af.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS-Fire Department Flow Testing service.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Annual MSA SCBA Flow Testing and Repair Services | Special Notice |
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