Opportunity
SAM #FA558726Q0065
48 CES/CEF seeks multi-gas detectors and calibration docking stations for hazardous environment monitoring
Buyer
48th Fighter Wing
Posted
September 16, 2026
Respond By
September 25, 2026
Identifier
FA558726Q0065
NAICS
334290, 334516, 423690
The 48th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire & Emergency Services (48 CES/CEF), part of the U.S. Air Force, is seeking handheld multi-gas detectors and calibration docking stations for hazardous environment monitoring at RAF Lakenheath. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force - 48th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire & Emergency Services (48 CES/CEF) - Products Requested: - 5 handheld multi-gas detectors with integrated Photoionization Detector (PID) - Must detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs), combustible gases, oxygen, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide - Must meet or exceed specifications of the MSA Altair 5X PID system - Certified for hazardous locations; compliant with OSHA and NFPA standards - 3 automated calibration docking stations (Galaxy GX2 or equal) - 4-valve automated docking stations for bump testing, calibration, and gas regulation - Smart cylinder holders with RFID reading capability - Multi-unit charging cradles with UK Type G plugs - OEMs Mentioned: - MSA Safety Incorporated (referenced for specification equivalency) - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) - Must be certified for hazardous locations - Compliance with OSHA and NFPA standards - Docking stations must allow calibration and gas regulation without manual pressure adjustment - Charging hardware must be compatible with UK Type G plugs - No services are requested; procurement is for products only.
Description
The 48th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire & Emergency Services (48 CES/CEF) requires the procurement of five (5) commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) handheld multi-gas detectors with integrated Photoionization Detectors (PID), alongside three (3) compatible automated calibration docking stations and associated charging/gas hardware. The Gas Detectors must fit the needs decribed in the Salient Characteristics attached below.