POSIChek3 System
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 Air Force, specifically the FA4887 56 CONS CC office, is soliciting proposals for a Brand Name PosiChek 3 System, a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) testing unit, for delivery to Luke Air Force Base, AZ. This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offers are due March 30, 2026, at 03:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) PosiChek 3 System that must meet specific salient characteristics. This includes supporting SCBA operating pressures of 2216, 4500, and 5500 PSI, featuring a Three-Pressure Manifold System, Dual Transducer Precision (including an Enhanced Precision Transducer and a 250 PSIG medium pressure transducer), and an Integrated Sound Detection System. The unit must comply with NFPA 1852 standards (including current/upcoming editions) for annual SCBA functional testing and utilize a PC-Based Architecture with the Posi3 USB NIOSH SCBA testing software for automated data recording and reporting. Performance requirements include automated test sequences for Full Readiness Testing and Dynamic Breathing Simulation. The system should weigh approximately 34 lbs and have a compact footprint (not exceeding 14.1" H x 13.5" W x 16.0" D).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: N012 (Installation Of Equipment: Fire Control Equipment)
- Delivery: Required by August 31, 2026, to Luke AFB, AZ.
- Inspection & Acceptance: At Destination (Luke AFB, AZ).
- Applicable Clauses: FAR 52.212-1, 52.12-3, 52.12-5, and DFARS 252.211-7003 (Item Unique Identification and Valuation).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: March 30, 2026, at 03:30 PM local time.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Submission: Proposals must conform to the solicitation requirements. Electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports will be via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Additional Notes
Bidders should review the "Anti-Terrorism Pamphlet" for context on security awareness and reporting procedures within DoD environments, as this may impact operational considerations for work performed on or near DoD installations.