42--Confined space rescue equipment and training services on the proper utilization of the equipment.
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
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.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (MP-Regional Office) is soliciting offers for Confined Space Rescue Equipment and Training Services for the Northern California Area Office (NCAO) Confined Space Rescue Team. This procurement includes personal gear sets, a rescue team kit, and associated specialized equipment. Offers are due by April 10, 2026, at 1400 Pacific Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (Number 140R2026Q0055) seeks to acquire essential confined space rescue equipment and training services. The primary goal is to ensure safe and adequate rescue capabilities for personnel engaged in hazardous activities, providing equipment consistent with annual training. Key requirements include:
- Eleven (11) Personal Gear Sets (AERT-SHASTAPERSGEAR, various sizes).
- One (1) Rescue Team Kit (AERT Rescue Technician Kit, Item No. AER-RTK 2025).
- Various specialized rescue equipment such as ropes, carabiners, litters, stretchers, gloves, and safety gear.
- Brand-name items are specified for AERT products; other items may be brand-name or equivalent.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price purchase order.
- Period of Performance: Delivery is required within 60 days after receipt of order (ARO).
- Shipping: F.O.B. destination.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.
- NAICS Code: 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), with a size standard of 550 employees.
- Product Service Code: 4240 (Safety And Rescue Equipment).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 10, 2026, at 1400 Pacific Daylight Time.
- Submission Method: Electronic mail only. Quotes must be scanned in .pdf format and emailed to mouang_phan@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on price reasonableness and any instances of unbalanced pricing, utilizing price analysis techniques. The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference; full text is available upon request or electronically. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). A determination to solicit from a single source (AERT) was initially made under SAT (FAR 13), but the solicitation is now unrestricted.