This is a SOURCES SOUGHT request only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Government is NOT committed to award a contract pursuant to this announcement. This notice is published for market research purposes only. This notice is open to qualified business sources of all sizes. Information is sought regarding: The availability and capability of all qualified business sources; Whether qualified business sources are Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), small businesses, or large businesses; Vendor shall be and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that the OEM warranty and service provided are maintained by the OEM. Provide verification when submitting quote; If the items are available via VA NAC, GSA Advantage, and/or open market; Size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339113 for the proposed acquisition. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The purpose of this sources sought synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources. The Government is seeking potential sources for Fire Dept SCBA Equipment described below or equal product(s). The equal item(s) shall meet or exceed the required item(s). For equal item(s): submit detailed documentation, (i.e. descriptive literature, specifications, illustrations, pictures) stating why/how the item(s) meet or exceed each brand name item (address all stated salient characteristics). All items shall be in a new, never used condition. Required items: PRODUCT # DESCRIPTION QTY (EA) 0001 200954-05 Emergency Air Supply System / Rapid Intervention Team (RIT-PAK III or equal) Hi-Viz Orange & Reflective Strips Removeable & Adjustable Shoulder/Drag Strap Protective Skid Plate External Pressure Gauge Lights & Audible Alarm at 25% Pressure Facepiece 2 0002 200970-01 Cylinder 45-Minute Snap-Change Carbon-Wrapped 5500 psig Max Empty Weight with Valve: 9.25 Built to DOT Specifications 40 0003 200972-01 Cylinder 60-Minute CGA Threaded Carbon-Wrapped 5500 psig Max Empty Weight with Valve: 11.10 Built to DOT Specifications 2 0004 201215-05 SCBA Facepiece (AV-3000 or equal) Single Facepiece Size: Medium Right Comm Bracket ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2010 Std.; Impact Rated; Z87+ Dual Voice Emitters Approved to NFPA 1981, 2013 Edition Standard 15 0005 201275-01 SCBA Voice Amplifier (Epic 3 or equal) Automatic Shutoff Amplifier Uses Commercially Available Alkaline & NiMH Batteries 45+ Hours Battery Life IP 66 and 67 Rated NFPA and NIOSH Approved 15 0006 X3715021205A03 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (Air-Pak X3 Pro or equal) Removable Harness Integrated RFID Tags Integrated Drag Rescue Loop, Horizontal Pull Strength of 1,000 lbs Lightweight Frame Articulating Waist Pad Dual EBSS Snap-Change Cylinder 5500 psig Air Pressure Status Lights Central Power Source Bluetooth Enabled 15 Responses due by Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 0800 Mountain Time to: [email protected]

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