MSHA MX6 Gas Monitors
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Labor (DOL), specifically the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), is soliciting quotations for MX6 Gas Monitors. This procurement is for a Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order to supply MSHA-approved intrinsic safe monitors for use in underground coal and gassy mines. The monitors are required for various MSHA district locations across the US, including Beaver, WV. Quotes are due by February 18, 2026, at 9:00 am ET.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) requires the delivery of:
- 87 units of MX6 4-Gas Monitors (LEL, CO, H2S, O2), Part Number: MX6-K1230211. These include an extended range Li-ion battery, internal sampling pump, universal charger, nylon carry case, belt clip, calibration cup & tubing, wrist strap, maintenance tool, manual & quick start guide, training CD, dust filter/water stop, and sample tubing.
- 9 units of MX6 4-Gas Monitors (LEL, CO, H2S, O2), Part Number: MX6-K123R211. These include the same accessories as above, plus detection for Volatile Organic Compounds (PID) and 5 slots for various sensors. All monitors must be MSHA approved as intrinsic safe for use in underground Coal mines and MNM gassy mines.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order.
- Period of Performance: Delivery is required within 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Set-Aside: This RFQ is NOT a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Submission Deadline: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 9:00 am ET.
- Published Date: February 10, 2026.
- Quote Validity: Prices must be held firm for 90 days from the quote receipt date.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsive, responsible Vendor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Evaluation will be based on two factors:
- Technical: Assessed as Acceptable/Unacceptable.
- Price: Evaluated for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This is NOT a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Prospective Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
Additional Notes
All applicable terms and conditions of the Vendor's GSA Schedule Contract apply, and pricing must be equal to or less than the Vendor's current GSA Schedule prices. The document includes various clauses related to contract terms, COR responsibilities, organizational conflicts of interest, invoice submission, and access to contractor business systems.