Intent to Sole Source Confined Space Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Confidence Mazeview on SAM.gov

The 812th Civil Engineering Squadron (812 CES/CEFO) at Edwards AFB, CA, has a critical requirement for a Confined Space Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Confidence Maze system. This requirement is being procured using expiring funds, thus the Contracting Officer is issuing this Notice with condensed response times. This requirement encompasses the procurement, delivery, and turnkey on-site commissioning of a commercial Fire Vent Model 2210 SCBA Confidence Maze / Confined Space Trainer manufactured by Fire-Vent and distributed by authorized vendor L.N. Curtis & Sons. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate a sole-source contract for this equipment under the authority of RFO 12.102(a) (restricting competition to a single source for simplified acquisitions). The designated equipment is: Manufacturer: Fire-Vent Model: 2210 SCBA Confidence Maze / Confined Space Trainer Authorized Federal Distributor: L.N. Curtis & Sons 1. Comprehensive Technical Specifications: To satisfy the requirements of RFO 12.202(a) and ensure transparency, the technical specifications and components of the equipment being procured are detailed below: Fire Vent Model 2210 SCBA Confidence Maze Unit: Maze Structure: 2 sections high x 2 sections wide x 10 sections long; configured with eight (8) obstacle panels and six (6) pass-through floor sections to simulate complex interior crawl spaces and entanglements. Enclosure: Built within a Fire Vent Premium High Cube 40-foot ISO shipping container. Flooring: Custom lifetime-guaranteed composite floor panels engineered for high-wear resistance. High-Point Entry: 8' x 10' elevated top working deck equipped with perimeter safety chains and an approximate 25" x 25" vertical high-point access opening directly into the maze. Exterior Ingress/Egress: 70-degree exterior stairway/ladder system with integrated safety handrails. Openings & Ingress: Two (2) each 30" x 30" observation/ventilation windows; two (2) each standard commercial metal man doors with heavy-duty commercial hardware. Finishing: Standard industrial gray protective coating applied across all exterior and interior surfaces. In-Service Personnel Orientation Training: Factory-authorized on-site system inspection and in-service operational orientation training for Edwards AFB fire personnel. Freight / Direct Transportation: Dedicated heavy freight transport delivered FOB Destination directly to Edwards AFB Fire Department (Building 2860). Life-Cycle & Sustainment: The high-cube containerized design and composite floor panels deliver an operational lifespan exceeding 15 to 20 years under harsh desert conditions with low maintenance overhead. 2. Justification for Single Source: The 812 CES Edwards Air Force Base Fire Department requires a dedicated, repeatable structural simulator to conduct mandatory confined space search and rescue, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) confidence training, and firefighter survival drills. Military and civilian standards (inc…