# 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.

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