Respirator Tester Kit

The United States Marine Corps is procuring a specialized respirator testing system consisting of one PortaCount Model 8040-T Respirator Fit Tester with Tablet and one Fit Test Adapter Kit designed for US Military applications. This is a brand name only procurement exclusively for TSI Incorporated products, as market research confirmed TSI is the sole manufacturer of the PortaCount System that provides quantitative fit testing in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134 and supports all respirator types, including CBRN-rated full-face masks. The procurement follows FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition procedures and requires offerors to provide technical quotes, price quotes, relevant past performance, and complete four specific contract clauses (52.204-24, 52.204-26, 252.204-7016, and 252.204-7017). The solicitation will be evaluated using a best value approach considering technical acceptability, price, and past performance. The critical deadline for quote submission is 11:00 AM on August 22, 2025, allowing only three days from the posting date of August 19, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) with a size standard of 600 employees. TSI Incorporated is identified as the sole source manufacturer and potential contractor for this specialized equipment. The contract requires delivery within 30 days after award and includes comprehensive components such as a carry case, AC adapter, alcohol cartridge, Microsoft Surface Go Tablet, and a two-year warranty for the PortaCount system, plus adapter kit components sufficient for 200 fit tests. Performance will occur in New Orleans, Louisiana 70114, and the equipment will support the Marine Corps respiratory protection program as outlined in MCO 5100.29C, integrating with FitPro+ Software for compliant recordkeeping purposes.