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Market Research for Draeger-Compatible PPE and SCBA Equipment for USAG Ansbach Fire Rescue

This opportunity is a market research request from the 409th Contracting Support Brigade, RCO Bavaria (Department of Defense, Department of the Army) for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) components for USAG Ansbach Fire Rescue in Germany. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Army - 409th Contracting Support Brigade, RCO Bavaria - OEMs and Vendors: - Draeger (explicitly required for SCBA compatibility) - Products/Services Requested: - Firefighting jackets (EN 469 Class 2, gold-black-blue, with 'U.S. ARMY / FIRE-RESCUE' back labeling) - Firefighting trousers (EN 469 Class 2) - SCBA PSS AirBoss units with standard manometer - Standalone PASS devices (Body Guard) - NANO Type 4 compressed air cylinders (6.8L / 300 bar) - Full-face masks with 180-degree viewing window - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All SCBA units, compressed air cylinders, PASS devices, and full-face masks must be 100% compatible with existing Draeger systems - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - This is a pre-solicitation market research notice to identify qualified sources

Description

NOTICE: This is a Sources Sought / Pre‑Solicitation Notice issued for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation. No quotations are being requested at this time. A formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued separately after this notice closes.

DESCRIPTION: The 409th Contracting Support Brigade, RCO Bavaria, is seeking qualified sources capable of providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) components in support of USAG Ansbach Fire Rescue.

Required items include: • Firefighting jackets, EN 469 Class 2, gold‑black‑blue, with back labeling “U.S. ARMY / FIRE‑RESCUE.” • Firefighting trousers, EN 469 Class 2. • SCBA PSS AirBoss units with standard manometer. • Standalone PASS devices (Body Guard). • NANO Type 4 compressed air cylinders, 6.8L / 300 bar. • Full‑face masks with 180‑degree viewing window. 

CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: All SCBA units, compressed air cylinders, PASS devices, and full‑face masks must be 100 percent compatible with the existing Draeger systems currently in service with USAG Ansbach Fire Rescue. Offers proposing non‑compatible equipment will not be considered.

PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE: The Government is seeking to identify potential sources with the capability to supply the required PPE and SCBA components in Germany. Responses to this notice will be used for planning and future solicitation considerations.

SOLICITATION: A formal solicitation (RFQ) will be issued after the Sources Sought / Pre‑Solicitation notice closes. The solicitation will include detailed specifications, quantities, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

DISCLAIMER: This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with responding to this notice.

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