42--PROVIDE SCBA EQUIPMENT NOAA OMAO MOC-P

Amendment / Modification

• Amendment 0001 to solicitation 1333MK26Q0016 has been issued.

• The purpose of this amendment is to update the Statement of Need.

• All other terms and conditions remain the same.

• The Statement of Need has been updated.

• The "List of Attachments" in Section X has been revised to reflect an "UPDATED STATEMENT OF NEED" as Attachment Number 1.

• No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated, as only the Statement of Need was modified.

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

To provide 72 SCBA SCOTT HT SCBA masks to ensure adequate size availability for fire teams and alternates across all vessels, addressing crew composition changes and rotational staffing models. This is a direct recommendation from a recent incident aboard a NOAA Vessel and an effort to standardize safety equipment.

• Purchase of 72 SCBA SCOTT HT SCBA masks.

• The order includes specific quantities for different sizes:

  • 28 Small masks (Part Number 201214-04)
  • 19 Medium masks (Part Number 201214-05)
  • 25 Large masks (Part Number 201214-06)

• All masks require a Kevlar 5-point head harness and a right communications bracket.

• Delivery Location: Safety Management Branch, ATTN: Jaime Hendrix, 2002 SE Marine Science DR. 19, Newport, OR 97365.

• Government Furnished Material: None.

• References: NOAA OMAO Procedure 1701-21, 46 CFR 196.37-20, NFPA 2019.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of 72 SCBA SCOTT HT SCBA masks for the NOAA OMAO, MOC-P. The purpose is to ensure vessels have adequate size availability for their fire teams, addressing recommendations from a recent incident and standardizing safety equipment.

• Procurement of 72 SCBA SCOTT HT SCBA masks, including specific quantities for small (28), medium (19), and large (25) sizes.

• Specific item details include: SCOTT AV-3000 HT Face Piece, Kevlar 5-point head harness, and right comms bracket, with specific part numbers for each size.

• Shipping and freight costs must be included in the price.

• The acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing).

• Contract type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Award will be based on best value to the government, considering authorized dealer/vendor/distributor status, availability/delivery after order receipt, and price.

• Proposals are due by January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Questions must be submitted in writing by January 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Required documentation includes: Name, address, phone number, Unique Entity ID, CAGE #; SAM registration page; itemized cost breakdown; acknowledgment of amendments; statement of agreement with terms; proof of manufacturer/distributor status; product summary on letterhead; product availability and delivery information; and manufacturer documentation/data sheets.

• Evaluation factors will include technical capability, past performance, and price.

• This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside.

• Offerors must be an authorized dealer, vendor, or distributor from the actual manufacturer; no third-party resellers are authorized.

• The solicitation references FAR clauses and NOAA Acquisition Manual provisions.

• Delivery location is MARINE OPERATION CENTER PACIFIC, NEWPORT, OR 97365.

• Brand name justification indicates a preference for 3M™ Scott™ Air-Pak™ X3 Pro SCBA due to standardization and maintenance consistency.

Statement of Need (SON)

To procure 72 SCOTT HT SCBA masks (28 small, 19 medium, 25 large) to ensure adequate size availability for fire teams and alternates, addressing crew composition changes and staffing models. This procurement is based on direct recommendations following a recent incident aboard a NOAA Vessel and supports an ongoing effort to standardize safety equipment.

• Purchase of 72 SCOTT HT SCBA masks.

• Specific items required:

  • Scott AV-3000 HT Face Piece, Small, Kevlar 5 point head harness, right comms bracket, PN 201214-04 (QTY: 28)
  • Scott AV-3000 HT Face Piece, Medium, Kevlar 5 point head harness, right comms bracket, PN 201214-05 (QTY: 19)
  • Scott AV-3000 HT Face Piece, Small, Kevlar 5 point head harness, right comms bracket, PN 201214-06 (QTY: 25)

• Delivery Location: Safety Management Branch, ATTN: Jaime Hendrix, 2002 SE Marine Science DR., Newport, OR 97365.

• Government Furnished Material: None.

• References: NOAA OMAO Procedure 1701-21, 46 CFR 196.37-20, NFPA 2019.