Confined Space Rescue Equipment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 conducting a sole source procurement for Confined Space Rescue Equipment. This acquisition aims to provide essential gear and a rescue team kit for the Northern California Area Office (NCAO) Confined Space Rescue Team, ensuring safe and adequate rescue services consistent with annual training. Offers are due by April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of (11) personal gear sets and (1) rescue team kit. Key items include:
- (11) Personal Gear Sets (AERT-SHASTAPERSGEAR, various sizes).
- (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 requirements are specified for AERT items, while other items may be procured as brand-name or equivalent.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price purchase order.
- Set-Aside: This is a sole source procurement, justified for American Emergency Response Training (AERT), Inc.
- NAICS Code: 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), with a size standard of 550 employees.
- Delivery: Within 60 days after receipt of order (ARO).
- Shipping Terms: F.O.B. destination.
- Offer Due Date: April 10, 2026, at 1400 Pacific Daylight Time.
- Published Date: April 6, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via email only. Quotes should be scanned in .pdf format and sent to mouang_phan@ios.doi.gov. Evaluation will focus on price reasonableness and any instances of unbalanced pricing, utilizing price analysis techniques. The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors.
Additional Notes
The solicitation number is 140R2026Q0055. FAR clauses are incorporated by reference, with full text available electronically. Payment requests are required to be submitted through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).