Maxwell AFB - 42 CES/CEF - Breathing Air Workstation

The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command, through the 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, is seeking to procure a new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Breathing Air Workstation to replace their deteriorating 22-year-old compressor system for the 42 CES/CEF fire department. The procurement includes a high-pressure air workstation with specific technical specifications featuring a 6000 psi, 13.0 scfm compressor with 10HP power, single-phase electrical configuration, and a three-position total containment fill station compliant with NFPA 1901 2016 edition, along with installation services. Contractors must be registered in the DoD Systems for Award Management (SAM) and provide equipment that meets OSHA Grade D air purification standards with additional features including emergency stops, automatic condensate drain systems, PLC controller with 7" color HMI touch screen, and carbon monoxide monitoring. The government will evaluate quotes based on two factors in order of importance: Technical Solution and Price, with awards made to the lowest technically acceptable offer. Quotes are due by 12:00 noon CST on September 18, 2025, and must be submitted via email to SSgt Trevor Wilson and SrA Marc Engel.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, ensuring that only qualifying small businesses can compete for this opportunity. No information regarding current contractors or incumbents is provided in the solicitation documents. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement involves two line items: the breathing air workstation itself and installation services, structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract. The contractor is required to deliver the equipment within 60 days after contract award and provide training to the fire department on the compressor's use and care. The place of performance is Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama, where the new workstation will replace the existing system to ensure firefighters have access to efficient and safe breathing air equipment for emergencies and training exercises.