Combined Pressure Demand Breathing Apparatus and Regulators Testing and Inspection
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Service Contracting Department intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract for Combined Pressure Demand Breathing Apparatus (CPDBA) and Regulators Testing and Inspection services. This 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks to ensure the operational readiness and safety compliance of critical breathing apparatus at the Portsmouth, VA facility. Quotations are due April 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services for the annual inspection, testing, filling, and repair of CPDBA (bottles) and Regulators. Key tasks include:
- Conducting flow and pressure testing on CPDBA and Regulators twice annually and as needed.
- Ensuring testing is performed by trained personnel according to manufacturer instructions and specific pressure requirements (e.g., 1 to 1.5 inches of water in facepiece).
- Tagging respirators and bottles with the test date.
- Providing a breakdown of labor costs, unit prices for materials (e.g., O-rings), and published labor rate sheets.
- Submitting signed Pro-Check 3 results.
- Performing inspections, tests, and repairs with a 14-day turnaround.
- Assessing CPDBA and Regulators, submitting repair quotes for government concurrence, and ensuring repairs are performed by an MSA certified repair technician.
- Services also include MSA Premaire Cadet Respirators Inspection and Flow Testing, Cylinder hydro testing, Airline Respirators Visual Inspection and Pressure Leak Test, and Cylinder bottle fills with NFPA Grade D air.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541990 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services)
- Size Standard: $19.5 million
- Period of Performance: Base year from April 6, 2026, to April 5, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods, extending through April 5, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Safety Repair Section, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Bldg. 278, 1st Floor, Portsmouth, Virginia 23709-5000.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: April 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
- Submission Method: All responsible sources may submit a quotation.
- Payment: Via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
- Inspection/Acceptance: At Government facilities or vendor facilities.
- Eligibility: Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment. CMMC Level 1 is required.
Special Requirements
Contractor personnel must obtain badging and a DBIDS card for access to Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Adherence to Federal and State OSHA requirements and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard OSHE Program Manual is mandatory. The contractor is responsible for pickup and delivery of equipment. The Government will furnish approximately 134 regulators and 50 CPDBA bottles.