RFQ: SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeters, Medium Flow with CalChek and NIST - Part Number: 375-0550N

The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Senior Procurement Executive, on behalf of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), is seeking to procure 26 SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeters, Medium Flow with CalChek and NIST (Part Number: 375-0550N), through this Request for Quotation. These differential pressure airflow meters are essential for MSHA's enforcement program to conduct periodic atmospheric sampling in mines and verify effective controls and approved plan parameters. The flowmeters must meet specific technical specifications including a flow measurement range of 500-5,000 ml/min with 0.001 L/min display resolution, accuracy of 2.5% for flows of 500-750 ml/min and 1% for flows of 750-5,000 ml/min, compatibility with 9V alkaline or 8.4V NiMH batteries, an operating temperature range of 32-104°F, IP40 enclosure rating, and CE marking. The government will utilize Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures to evaluate and award the contract. Quotes were due by February 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET, and all prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, limiting competition to small business entities. The SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeters represent a brand-name acquisition justified under FAR 6.302-1(c), as market research confirmed that the SKC product is the only device satisfying MSHA's specific requirements and has been used exclusively by MSHA inspectors. A total of 26 units are required to be distributed across four MSHA district locations: Beckley, West Virginia (1 unit); Birmingham, Alabama (12 units); Duluth, Minnesota (6 units); and Norton, Virginia (7 units), with delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order with FOB Destination shipping. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price order using FY 2026 funding, and the Contracting Officer will review price quotes to ensure best value and fair and reasonable pricing. The government has committed to monitor the marketplace for competing vendors and to conduct full and open competition if additional MSHA-approved similar products become available in the future.