DIVER LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide routine and depot-level maintenance services for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group One's (EODGRU1) Divers Life Support Systems (DLSS) to ensure the equipment is safe, reliable, and operational for critical naval operations and the safety of EOD divers.

• Maintenance, hydro testing, re-filling, and cleaning of high and low pressure piping, valves, flexible hoses, filters, moisture separators, volume tanks, and compressed gas cylinders (Air, O2, Mixed Gas).

• Maintenance of Haskel oxygen booster pumps, oxygen transfer pump assembly, and compressors (Bauer models MVT-26, O-26, C-D/DV/NAVY).

• Maintenance of Viper Underwater Breathing Apparatus (UBA) and test panel gages.

• Relief valve and comparison accuracy testing or flowmeter testing.

• Maintenance of Transportable Recompression Chambers.

• Oxygen cleaning to be performed in a Class 100,000 clean room.

• All maintenance (excluding non-transportable compressors and air systems) must be completed at a NAVSEA certified facility.

• Equipment failing tests must be returned to EODGRU1 with documentation within three (3) business days.

• Hydrostatic testing turnaround time is 25 calendar days.

• Monthly Status Reports are required, detailing progress and any problems encountered.

• Performance requirements must be reported via a secure data collection site by October 31st annually.

• Period of Performance: 12-month base period with one 12-month option period (Base Year: 01 June 2026 – 31 May 2027; Option Year One: 01 June 2027 – 31 May 2028).

• Place of Performance: Contractor facilities and/or on-base EODGRU1 worksite. Equipment serviced at contractor facilities must be returned to EODGRU1 within three (3) business days.

• Normal Working Hours: 0900-1700 Monday through Friday.

• Services are non-personal.

• Contractor personnel must not perform inherently governmental functions.

• Compliance with applicable safety regulations (OPNAV, NETC, OSHA, command safety instructions).

• Medical care available for on-the-job injuries.

• Security requirements per OPNAVINST 5510.60M.

• Contractor must possess and comply with applicable Navy, NAVSEA, and EOD certifications and industry standards.

• Specific certifications required for personnel include NAVSEA Certified Precision Oxygen Cleaning Instructor, Haskel booster pump technician, and D.O.T.-designated hydrostatic test operator.

• Government will provide equipment listed in Attachment (1).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Service Parts List for Divers Life Support Systems (DLSS) maintenance services. It details various parts and services required for the maintenance and repair of DLSS equipment, including gas cylinder refills, component replacements, and calibration services.

• Gas Cylinder Refills: Includes HeO2, O2, and O2N2 refills with associated fees.
• OTPA Maintenance: Services for Oxygen Transfer Pump Assembly, including calibration, part replacement (e.g., air cycling valve O-rings), and overhaul.
• Bauer O26-D Maintenance: Services and parts for Bauer compressors, such as air purifier cartridges, drying filter cartridges, O-rings, backup rings, air intake filters, and oil.
• C-D/DV/Navy Compressor Maintenance: Replacement of air purifier elements, O-rings, and moisture indicator elements.
• Transportable Recompression Chamber System (TRCS) Maintenance: Calibration of gauges, testing of relief valves, inspection of acrylic windows, hydrostatic testing of flasks, and replacement of rupture discs and O-rings.
• Standard Navy Double Lock Recompression Chamber System (SNDL) Maintenance: Calibration of gauges, inspection of filter elements, replacement of O-rings, testing of relief valves, and hydrostatic testing of hoses and cylinders.
• FADS III and ORCA Maintenance: Similar services including gauge calibration, filter element cleaning and replacement, and relief valve testing.
• General Maintenance: Testing and calibration of various gauges, relief valves, and hoses across different systems.

This list is crucial for potential bidders to understand the specific parts and maintenance services required for DLSS and related equipment. It provides a detailed breakdown of consumables, replacement parts, and labor associated with maintaining these critical life support systems, which will inform pricing and resource planning for any bid.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is for market research purposes to identify interested and capable firms for diver life support systems (DLSS) maintenance support services. It is not a formal solicitation and does not obligate the Government to any future action or contract award. The services are in support of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group One (EODGRU1) located in San Diego, CA.

• Provide DLSS maintenance support services.

• Services to be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and PWS Attachment (1) DLSS Service Parts List.

• Anticipated period of performance: one (1) 12-month base period and one (1) 12-month option period.

• Base Period: On or around 01 June 2026 - 31 May 2027.

• Option Year One: On or around 01 June 2027 – 31 May 2028.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Interested sources must confirm capability by providing:

  • Business name, size, and socioeconomic programs.
  • UEI number and CAGE code.
  • Currently established contract vehicle numbers.
  • A Statement of Capability (max 7 pages) demonstrating ability and capacity, including past performance on similar Government contracts.

• Responses must be emailed to Ms. Rachel Tamashiro at rachel.m.tamashiro.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line "RFI_N0060426DLSS".

• Proposed NAICS code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services).

• Small Business Standard: $19.0 million.

• Proposed PSC: J042 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials).

• OCC: 257 (Operation and Maintenance of Equipment).

• This RFI is strictly for market research.

• Attachments referenced: (1) RFI Description DLSS, (2) Performance Work Statement (PWS), (3) PWS Attachment 1_DLSS Service Parts List.