RFQ - self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) harness and cylinder

The County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health and Quality, is requesting quotations for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) harness assemblies with integrated communications brackets and 4500 PSI compressed air cylinders for the Hazardous Incident Response Team, with quotes due October 12, 2026, and questions due October 2, 2026.

The scope comprises 10 SCBA harness assemblies, 10 communications bracket/mounting systems, and 20 4500 PSI cylinders in 60-minute configurations. All SCBA systems must comply with NFPA 1981 and 1982, OSHA, and Department of Transportation standards. The harnesses must feature ergonomic designs with adjustable straps, rapid donning/doffing capability, chemical and heat resistance, and compatibility with existing County equipment—specifically 3M Scott AV3000HT masks and Motorola 8000HXE radios. This is a one-time purchase; delivery is required to the County facility at 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 102, San Diego, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Offerors must accept the County's Standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions or provide detailed exceptions. All products must be new, unused, current production models with a minimum two-year warranty covering labor and materials from the invoice date. Vendors must provide initial training for County personnel, ongoing technical support via phone or email, and a service agreement that includes preventive inspections, repairs, replacement parts, and specified turnaround times. Pricing is all-inclusive of shipping and delivery costs; sales tax is added by the County. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $2 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1 million, Workers' Compensation of $1 million, and Professional Liability of $2 million. Federal compliance requirements apply: Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certification, debarment and suspension verification, domestic preference for U.S.-produced materials per 2 CFR 200.322, and prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment. All communication with the County must be directed to Fernando Aparicio, Procurement Contracting Specialist, through the BuyNet platform.