Respirator Fit Test Equipment
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 Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Pekin, IL, intends to make a single award for Respirator Fit Test Equipment and associated services. This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice, not a solicitation or request for quotations. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, and quotations will be solicited directly from at least three sources.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- Two (2) Respirator Fit Testers
- Two (2) 5-year warranties for cleaning, calibration, and repair services for the fit testers
- Two (2) Full-face Scott AV-3000 adapters
- Two (2) 40 mm screw-in adapters
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice (Anticipated single award)
- Acquisition Method: FAR Part 12 (Commercial Products and Services) with simplified procedures (FAR 12.201-1).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- NAICS: 334519 – Other measuring and controlling device manufacturing
- Anticipated Award Date: June 19, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Closing Date: June 18, 2026
- Published: June 3, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a technical evaluation of the line items, price, and past performance. Vendors with negative performance evaluations within the preceding two years from the closing date will not be considered.
Additional Notes
- Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with correct business size metrics to qualify for award.
- This acquisition is for a prime contract with FBOP; subcontracts are the responsibility of the prime contractor.
- Assistance with government procurements and SAM registration is available through local Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) (www.aptac-us.org).
- The point of contact for inquiries is Gary Kurtz (Gkurtz@bop.gov, 309-346-8588 ext. 1059).