Bauer Breathing Air System

The Orlando Fire Department is seeking to procure a Bauer Breathing Air System and Installation (LEGACY-18-E3) through a sole source procurement process in Orange County, Florida. The solicitation, identified by Sole Source Number S26-0189, was released on December 10, 2025, with a submission deadline of December 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The primary deliverable is a comprehensive breathing air system for fire department use, with Breathing Air Systems identified as the exclusive source for this product and service. The procurement allows for alternative suppliers to challenge the sole source designation by submitting product information, statements of qualifications, and capability documentation to the purchasing agent, Tracie Brown, via email at tracie.brown@orlando.gov. The notice will remain active for seven calendar days, during which potential alternative vendors can demonstrate their ability to provide equivalent products or services. Evaluation will be based on the submitted documentation proving capability to meet the Orlando Fire Department's specific technical requirements for the breathing air system.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No specific incumbent vendor details beyond Breathing Air Systems are provided in the documentation. The procurement appears to be open to any qualified vendor capable of meeting the technical specifications of the Bauer Breathing Air System. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documents, the procurement is clearly focused on a specialized breathing air system for fire department use. The sole source notice provides an opportunity for other vendors to challenge the current supplier by demonstrating equivalent capabilities. Communications regarding the procurement are limited to email correspondence with the purchasing agent, Tracie Brown, with no indication of additional procurement methods or alternative submission processes. The procurement is specifically for the City of Orlando and Orange County jurisdictional needs.