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CE SCBA Air Compressor
FA4497 436 CONS LGCDEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA4497 436 CONS LGC
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- Posted
- Jun 1, 2026
- Response deadline
- Jun 19, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Due in 12 days
- Value
- —
- Category
- Industrial Machinery Repair
- NAICS
- 811310
- PSC / Class
- 4310
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of performance
- Dover AFB, Delaware
- Solicitation #
- FA449726Q0042
- Archive date
- Jul 4, 2026
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Market context
- Open in NAICS 811310
- 190
- 1 in Delaware
- Typical award (NAICS)
- $89,811
- median of 49 awards
- Recent winners
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Description
The Government requires a breathing air compressor system for use by fire department emergency responders. The system must be NFPA 1901 and 1989 (current edition) compliant and include: an all-in-one unit with 6,000 PSI storage capacity and 15-25 horsepower; three SCBA fill stations accommodating cylinders up to 31" overall length; a 100-foot high-pressure cabinetenclosed hose reel; a sound-attenuating enclosure with slam-action latches; an automatic condensate drain system with a noncorrosive reservoir, integrated float sensor, and automatic "Full" indication with compressor shutdown; and safety alarms with an emergency stop button. Due to an existing breathing air system currently under service contract FA449725C0008, the Bauer brand is required due to unit integration. Procuring a different brand would be incompatible with the existing service infrastructure, would void the current service contract, and could compromise the safety and operational continuity of life-safety equipment used by emergency responders. Substitution of a different brand would result in increased costs, loss of warranty coverage, and potential non-compliance with NFPA standards as configured.