Quaestor 8000

The Department of the Army, Mission Installation Contracting Command (419th CSB), is issuing a Total Small Business Set‑Aside (FAR 19.5) solicitation (W911S225U0599) for the “Quaestor 8000” – a fully automatic test instrument capable of testing Dräger PSS 7000 SCBA units and Dräger Pas‑Colt escape packs, as well as full‑face masks, compressed‑air and closed‑circuit breathing apparatus. The system must include training on the new equipment, an external microphone, gauge holder, low‑pressure measuring point, gel‑face test head, component storage area, CPS filling connection, medium‑pressure extractable inlet with rotatable outlet, high‑pressure inlet/outlet, and a breathing volume of ≥ 134 L/min with an artificial lung breathing frequency of 5‑38 strokes/min. Additional technical requirements include pressure sensor accuracy < 1 % (DIN EN 837), permitted air pressure 22‑36 inHg, weight ≥ 45 lb, operating temperature range –20 °F to 136 °F, high‑pressure range ≥ 350 bar, medium‑pressure range ≥ 25 bar, low‑pressure range –40 to 30 mbar, adapters for 4500 psi systems and 3000 psi escape devices, external microphone provision, and a 24 V power adapter for 110/230 V supply. Proposals must be submitted by 17:00 hours on 10 April 2025. The point of contact is James Ferraro (james.a.ferraro.civ@army.mil, phone 573‑563‑2910). This opportunity is listed under NAICS 334519 and is available through SAM (notice ID c932009d07b34f718f75a9bb05977641).

Notice ID

c932009d07b34f718f75a9bb05977641

Solicitation Number

W911S225U0599

NAICS Code

334519

Classification Code

4240