# Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-26-1652-AFD82-AFD-134089

Ayer Fire Department procurement of 3M Scott SCBA equipment, cylinders, Pak-Tracker and training

**Posted:** October 06, 2026
**Respond By:** October 29, 2026
**Identifier:** BD-26-1652-AFD82-AFD-134089
**NAICS:** 423850, 423840

The Town of Ayer’s Fire Department is seeking a complete package of 3M Scott respiratory-protection equipment and related training.
- **Government buyer:** Town of Ayer; sub-agency: Ayer Fire Department; office: Ayer Fire Department, Ayer, Massachusetts.
- **Specified OEM:** **3M Scott Fire & Safety** (also referred to as Scott). The solicitation calls for the specified Scott equipment and configuration; substitutions or deviations require written approval.
- **Equipment requested:** 32 Air-Pak XD SCBAs; 3 RIT III complete kits; 3 60-minute and 64 45-minute carbon-fiber cylinders with valves; 1 Pak-Tracker handheld receiver; and 2 compatible rechargeable replacement batteries. The SCBAs require a 5.5/5,500 PSI configuration, CGA cylinder connection, unpadded harness, and compatible AV-3000 HT facepiece with 4.5 strap. The RIT III kits require a Rectus connection and 5.5 configuration.
- **Included components and delivery:** Provide complete, operational equipment, including the receiver’s required chargers and standard components. Include delivery and any required shipping, setup, assembly, programming, or preparation charges.
- **Training:** Provide hands-on orientation and in-service training for the department’s four working groups, with at least four sessions included in the bid. Topics include equipment operation and inspection, emergency procedures, facepieces, cylinders, RIT III, Pak-Tracker, batteries and charging, cleaning and maintenance, and differences from previous-generation Scott SCBA.
- **Notable requirements:** Equipment must be new, current production, compatible as specified, and compliant with applicable NFPA, NIOSH, DOT, manufacturer, and other safety requirements. Bids should identify exact manufacturer and model or part numbers, warranty, estimated delivery timeframe, and service/support details. Facepiece sizing and final quantities by size are to be coordinated with the department without increasing the bid price.

### Description

The Town of Ayer, through the Ayer Fire Department, is soliciting sealed bids for new 3M Scott self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and related equipment. The procurement includes 32 Air-Pak XD SCBAs, cylinders, RIT equipment, facepieces, Pak-Tracker equipment, and training, with delivery to the Ayer Fire Department. Training for the Department’s four working groups is required and must be included in the bid price. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting the IFB requirements; bids are due October 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

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