FY25 Fire & Emergency Services SCBA Flow Testing & Hydrostatic Testing of Carbon Cylinders

The United States Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office (RCO) MCI-West is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing flow testing and servicing of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) harnesses and masks, along with hydrostatic testing and servicing of carbon cylinders for Fire and Emergency Services departments. The services will be performed onsite at four Marine Corps installations: MCB Camp Pendleton, MCLB Barstow, MCAS Miramar, and MCAGCC 29 Palms, covering fire departments of varying sizes with 2-11 fire stations across response areas ranging from 50-1,200 square miles. Testing must comply with NFPA, OSHA, and manufacturer standards, with contractors required to provide certified technicians, maintain equipment accountability, and deliver detailed reports within 30 days of each performance period. The government seeks businesses with relevant experience in firefighting equipment inspection and maintenance within the last three years, and interested parties must submit capabilities statements including company profiles, relevant experience, and potential subcontractor information. The deadline for capabilities statement submissions is July 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, with responses to be sent via email to four specified contracting officers.

This procurement opportunity operates under NAICS code 811310 with a small business size standard of $12.5 million and does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it a full and open competition. The government is interested in potential sources from various socio-economic categories, including Small Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The scope encompasses approximately 313 SCBA harnesses and masks, 173 additional masks, 27 confined space escape packs, 26 Rapid Intervention Crew drag bags, and various carbon cylinders with different minute ratings across the four Marine Corps installations. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are mentioned in the documentation, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase. The annual nature of the testing requirements suggests this will be an ongoing service contract with recurring performance periods, though specific contract duration and value details will likely be revealed in the formal solicitation.