MSHA Altair Gas Monitors
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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.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Labor (DOL), on behalf of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), is soliciting quotations for 77 MSA Altair 4X MSHA Gas Monitors (Part Number: 10125914). These monitors are essential for monitoring harmful gasses in underground coal mines and MNM gassy mines, requiring MSHA approval as intrinsically safe, and must be compact and lightweight for inspector use in challenging environments. This procurement will result in a Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order. Quotes are due by Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 9:00 am ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 77 units of the MSA Altair 4X MSHA Gas Monitor, Part Number: 10125914. Key technical specifications include:
- Gas Detection: Must measure up to four gasses: O2, CH4 (0-5%), NO2, and CO.
- Safety & Approvals: MSHA approved as intrinsically safe for underground Coal mines and MNM gassy mines.
- Physical Characteristics: Weight 8.3 oz or less, dimensions 4.4" x 3.0" x 1.37" or smaller, IP67 rated.
- User Interface: LCD display, backlit, max 3 pushbuttons, and access to data/event logs.
- Operational Features: Motion-Alert, Instant-Alert, audible/visual/vibrating alarms, LEL latching alarm, STEL/TWA alarms, and battery power warning.
- Power: 34 hours continuous run time, rechargeable battery, and charger compatibility (110VAC/220VAC and 12-24VDC).
- Data Logging: Standard data logging with 500 events and 50 hours capacity, user-selectable intervals, and data retention during power loss.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order.
- Period of Performance: Delivery is required within 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Set-Aside: This solicitation IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.
- Registration: All prospective vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 9:00 am ET.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Alicia Jackson (Jackson.Alicia.M@dol.gov), and Contract Specialist, Michael Whiddon (whiddon.michael.v@dol.gov).
- Quote Validity: Prices must be held firm for 90 days from the quote receipt date.
- Evaluation Criteria: The Government will use Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. Evaluation will consider technical acceptability (meeting minimum specifications) and price (completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness).