The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Air Force needs a small business to supply a breathing air compressor system for fire department emergency responders.
Key Details
The Government requires a breathing air compressor system for use by fire department emergency responders. The system must be NFPA 1901 and 1989 (current edition) compliant and include:
- an all-in-one unit with 6,000 PSI storage capacity and 15-25 horsepower;
- three SCBA fill stations accommodating cylinders up to 31" overall length;
- a 100-foot high-pressure cabinet-enclosed hose reel;
- a sound-attenuating enclosure with slam-action latches;
- an automatic condensate drain system with a noncorrosive reservoir, integrated float sensor, and automatic "Full" indication with compressor shutdown;
- safety alarms with an emergency stop button.
The system must be the Bauer brand due to unit integration with the existing breathing air system under service contract FA449725C0008.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The notice doesn't say.
- How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit your response by 2026-06-23T16:00:00.000Z via the solicitation number FA449726Q0042.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in SAM.gov.