Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Systems and Breathing Air Support Equipment

Louisville Metro Government and the Louisville Fire Department are soliciting sealed competitive proposals for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) systems, spare cylinders, facepieces, regulators, Rapid Intervention equipment, and breathing air compression and filling systems, with proposals due June 30, 2026. The procurement is driven by a requirement to replace and standardize frontline respiratory protection equipment in compliance with applicable NFPA and NIOSH standards — the central technical filter.

The scope encompasses SCBA units suitable for frontline firefighting operations, associated spare components and backup equipment, and stationary or mobile air supply and filling infrastructure to support operations. Vendors must demonstrate capability to supply equipment meeting NFPA and NIOSH certification and performance requirements. No incumbent, contract value, contract term, place of performance, evaluation criteria, pre-bid meeting date, or question deadline has been identified in the source.