MSHA - Self Contained Self Rescuers
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 U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), on behalf of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), is soliciting quotes for Self-Contained Self-Rescuers (SCSRs) and the disposal of existing units. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) aims to procure CSE Corporation's SRLD Model SRLD or an equal product to enhance mine safety. Quotes are due by Friday, April 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is the procurement of SCSRs, specifically the CSE Corporation's SRLD Model SRLD (manufacturer part number Q152090001000) or an approved equal. Key specifications for the SCSRs include:
- Belt wearable design.
- NIOSH and MSHA approvals.
- Rated duration of 60 minutes or greater.
- 5-year carried service life and 10-year permanent storage service life.
- Ability to withstand extreme temperatures (-20°F to 150°F), high humidity (up to 100%), and varying barometric pressure.
- Specific breathing bag volume (>3 liters), breathing resistance limits, and physical dimensions (8.5 x 6 x 4.25 inches or smaller).
- Carried weight of 5lb 14oz or lighter and deployed weight of 5lb 1oz or lighter. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for the disposal of 554 existing SCSR units.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order.
- Period of Performance: Delivery of new SCSRs is required within 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Disposal of old units must be completed within 30 days after the delivery of the new units.
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but quantities for delivery and disposal are specified.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Quotes must be submitted by Friday, April 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.
- Submission Method: Via email to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contract Specialist (CS).
- Quote Validity: Prices must remain firm for 90 days from the quote receipt date.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsive, responsible Vendor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and represents the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical: Meeting or exceeding the minimum specifications outlined in the Product Specifications section.
- Price: Assessment for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness, ensuring prices are equal to or less than the Vendor's current GSA Schedule prices.
Eligibility
- Set-Aside: This is not a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Registration: Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes detailed delivery addresses for multiple MSHA districts and disposal addresses. It also incorporates various FAR and agency-specific clauses, including those related to organizational conflicts of interest (OCI), invoicing, and telecommunications restrictions.