Brand Name Mandatory 3M Scott Functional Testing of SCBAs

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, specifically the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is soliciting proposals for Brand Name Mandatory 3M Scott Functional Testing of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Harnesses and Cylinders. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, requiring a contractor certified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), 3M/Scott. Proposals are due by January 27, 2026, at 2:30 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The awarded contractor will provide:

• Quarterly functional testing for up to 100 Scott SCBA Harnesses.
• Quarterly hydrostatic volumetric testing for up to 100 Scott SCBA Cylinders.
• Unscheduled and/or emergency repair services as needed.
• Certification reports for tested equipment, including identification numbers and status.
• A Certificate of Meeting All Standards within three business days of completing maintenance.

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price for scheduled services; labor rates and parts markups for unscheduled repairs will be evaluated for price reasonableness.
• Period of Performance: A base year from January 31, 2026, to January 30, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods, extending through January 30, 2031.
• Place of Performance: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine.
• NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance), with a size standard of $12.5 million.
• Response Due: January 27, 2026, 2:30 PM EST.
• Published Date: January 23, 2026.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
• Mandatory Qualification: Bidders must be a certified 3M/Scott Service Center and a DOT Authorized Facility. Technicians must possess Scott Service Center Technician Certifications. This is a "Brand Name" requirement to comply with federal safety regulations (OSHA 1910.134(h)(4)(iii)) and maintain NIOSH approval.
• General Requirements: Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). All personnel assigned to perform work or site visits must be US citizens.
• Compliance: Adherence to the Service Contract Act Wage Determination for York County, Maine, and strict Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements for contractors at PNSY.

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission Method: Offers shall be emailed.
• Evaluation Basis: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Only firm-fixed pricing for scheduled services will be evaluated for award. Labor rates and parts markups for unscheduled repairs will be reviewed for price reasonableness post-award.
• Required for Technical Acceptability: Firm-fixed pricing for scheduled testing/maintenance, fully burdened labor rates for unscheduled repairs, defined labor categories, a proposed fixed percentage markup on commercially procured parts, and a written statement of compliance with post-award estimate submission and cost documentation requirements.
• Reporting: Test/Inspection Reports (CDRL 001) must be submitted electronically via WAWF and email within three days of completion.