Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) gear for USFS Region 5 within California

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks vendor capabilities to provide self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) gear for Region 5 forests within California, including delivery and in-service training for mask fit testing and maintenance. This is anticipated to be a 100% small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 339999 and a size standard of 550 employees. Interested companies should submit information regarding SCBA specifications – specifically Drager PSS5000 or PSS7000 systems – by 1200 MST on December 16, 2025, to megan.acord@usda.gov with the subject line "RFI Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)". A critical requirement is adherence to current Region 5 guidelines for equipment standardization, including the Drager FPS 7000 facepiece mask and Sentinel 7000 PASS system, to ensure firefighter safety and interoperability. The anticipated contract type is firm-fixed price (FFP) with a 90-day period of performance.

Notice ID

09815429f7e64fddb3ca5d2d520647dd

Solicitation Number

1161470

NAICS Code

339999

Classification Code

N/A