Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

The California Department of General Services is soliciting bids for a three-year contract to procure Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) specifically for the Firehawk M7 model, with two potential one-year extensions. The procurement is mandatory for the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and will be available to other state departments and participating local agencies. The solicitation covers core items including high-use SCBA devices, parts, accessories, and non-core catalog items from MSA Safety Incorporated's 2015-2016 Fire Service Catalog. Bid submissions were due on February 17, 2016, by 2:00 PM, with a required delivery timeline of 90 calendar days after order receipt. The contract requires monthly usage reporting and includes specific technical requirements focusing on complete SCBA units, matching and inter-member parts, and adherence to NFPA and regulatory standards. Evaluation criteria appear to emphasize pricing, with a structured approach that includes fixed contract prices for core items and discounted catalog pricing for non-core items.

The solicitation incorporates several set-aside and preference programs, including small business preference, non-small business subcontractor preference, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive, and TACPA preference programs. Local government agency sales will require contractors to pay a 1% incentive fee to the Department of General Services. Price adjustments are restricted, with no modifications allowed during the first 12 months and subsequent adjustments limited to once per 12-month period. The total estimated contract value for non-core items is approximately $468,000, covering complete SCBA units, accessories, repair parts, and gas masks. Bidders must use MSA's January 1, 2016 price book and complete a detailed pricing worksheet with specific discount calculations. While the solicitation is specific to MSA's Firehawk SCBA units, future solicitations may consider alternative equipment models.