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Bid Title

Fire and Rescue Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and Accessories - REISSUE, RFI 692016

Issuing Agency

Loudoun County

Location

Virginia

Published Date

Jan 30, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 13, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFI 692016

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFI 692016
Bid Title:	Fire and Rescue Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and Accessories - REISSUE, RFI 692016
Category:	Procurement
Status:	Open

Description: The intent of this Request for Information (RFI) is solely for information and planning purposes. The County of Loudoun, Virginia (County), on behalf of the Department of Fire and Rescue (LCFR), is seeking information from interested respondents on their existing product line of SCBA and accessories. This RFI and the information submitted by the interested respondents will not be binding but will be essential in assisting the County in defining the specifications for a future order of SCBA and accessories. This is not an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). No contracts will result from the submission of the data; therefore, no contractual language is contained herein nor is it required in the RFI response. This request for information does not commit the County to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the County is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Furthermore, those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback with regard to their submission. The County will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the County. The information obtained as a result of this RFI may influence future purchases. Vendor Equipment Demonstration: A vendor equipment demonstration will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Wellness Center at 751 Miller Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175 for review and information gathering of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and accessories. Publication Date/Time: 1/30/2026 12:25 PM Publication Information: Request for Information Closing Date/Time: 2/13/2026 4:00 PM Contact Person: Steven E. Wilson, NIGP-CPP, CPPB Please see the attached document RFQ 692016 for additional contact information. Download Available: See Related Documents Business Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Related Documents: RFI 692016 (PDF) View Solicitation Abstract (PDF)

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Loudoun County, Virginia

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FIRE AND RESCUE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING

APPARATUS AND ACCESSORIES - REISSUE

ACCEPTANCE DATE: Prior to 4:00 p.m., February 13, 2026, “Atomic Time”

RFI NUMBER:

RFI 692016

ACCEPTANCE PLACE:

Department of Finance and Procurement

Division of Procurement

1 Harrison Street, SE, 1st Floor,

Procurement Bids and Proposals Drop Box

Leesburg, Virginia 20175

A vendor equipment demonstration will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 7:00 a.m.

– 4:00 p.m. at Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Wellness Center at 751 Miller Drive,

Leesburg, VA 20175 for review and information gathering of self-contained breathing

apparatus (SCBA) and accessories. Please email the Contracting Officer listed below to

RSVP by February 13, 2026. Attendees are required to bring SCBA and accessories as

identified in this Request for Information, for review.

Requests for additional information related to this announcement should be directed to:

Steven E. Wilson, NIGP-CPP, CPPB

Contracting Officer

(571) 627-7473

(703) 771-5097 (Fax)

E-mail address: Steven.Wilson@loudoun.gov

This document can be downloaded from our web site:

www.loudoun.gov/procurement

Issue Date: January 30, 2026

IF YOU NEED ANY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY

IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THIS

DIVISION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FIRE AND RESCUE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS

AND ACCESSORIES - REISSUE

SECTION/TITLE

PAGE

1.0 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................ 3

2.0 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................... 3

3.0 STATEMENT OF NEEDS .................................................................................... 3

4.0 RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS............................................................................ 3

5.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................... 7

6.0 SIGNATURE PAGE ............................................................................................. 9

Prepared By: s/Steven Wilson

Contracting Officer

Date: January 30, 2026

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FIRE AND RESCUE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS

AND ACCESSORIES - REISSUE

1.0 PURPOSE

The intent of this Request for Information (RFI) is solely for information and

planning purposes. The County of Loudoun, Virginia (County), on behalf of the

Department of Fire and Rescue (LCFR), is seeking information from interested

respondents on their existing product line of SCBA and accessories.

This RFI and the information submitted by the interested respondents will not be

binding but will be essential in assisting the County in defining the specifications

for a future order of SCBA and accessories.

This is not an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). No contracts

will result from the submission of the data; therefore, no contractual language is

contained herein nor is it required in the RFI response. This request for information

does not commit the County to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.

Further, the County is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept

unsolicited proposals. Furthermore, those who respond to this RFI should not

anticipate feedback with regard to their submission. The County will not pay any

cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this

RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense. The information provided in

this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the County.

The information obtained as a result of this RFI may influence future purchases.

2.0 BACKGROUND

The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Department has implemented a SCBA

Selection Committee (Committee) to review the current National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) 1970 compliant SCBA and to research new SCBA

technologies and advances. The Systemwide Fire Chief has charged the

Committee to research NFPA 1981 compliant SCBA that will afford personnel

protection through all hazards as well as enable better communication, comfort,

and incident scene accountability.

3.0 STATEMENT OF NEEDS

The County is seeking information from interested respondents for the current

(2025) NFPA 1970 compliant SCBA and accessories that include, but not limited

to, Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA) Systems and Rapid Intervention

Team (RIT) Kits. The respondent must be either the manufacturer or an authorized

distributor of the manufacturer.

4.0 RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

The Respondent shall provide the following:

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4.1 Specifications for the SCBA which demonstrate that the pack meets the

requirements of the current NFPA 1970: Standard on Protective Ensembles

for Structural and Proximity Firefighting, Work Apparel, Open-Circuit Self-

Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services, and

Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS).

4.2 Confirm participation in the SCBA demonstration day by the date and time

stated on the cover of this RFI.

A. SCBA Demonstration Day

1. Participation Criteria

The Respondent’s participation in the SCBA Demonstration

must attend on the day listed on the cover of this RFI.

Respondents will be allotted approximately 45 minutes to

demonstrate the features of their SCBA which may better

assist and educate the Committee in understanding the

components, materials, technology, and ergonomic features

available. The County will provide the demonstration day

schedule and instructions at least one (1) week prior to the

demonstration day. The SCBA presented on demonstration

day must meet the following minimum requirements:

a. Fully compliant with the current standard of NFPA

1970; and

b. Integrated voice communication with interface

capability specific to the Motorola APX Next XE radios.

2. Scripted events to occur on Demonstration Day:

a. Voice clarity and radio communication (three-part

evolution);

b. Downed Firefighter Rescue;

c. Modified work performance review (WPR); and

d. Cleaning and decontamination per manufacturer

instructions.

3. Representatives from the Fire and Rescue Department and

the Fire Marshal’s Office will be in attendance, along with

members from Procurement.

4. During the demonstration event, representatives from the Fire

and Rescue radio shop will be present to assist with Bluetooth

communication system connectivity and the Motorola APX

Next XE radios.

5. Respondents are encouraged to present the full functionality

of their SCBA units, including any technology and accessories

that could be integrated into the SCBA, such as thermal

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imagers and accountability system features, although the

latter does not need to be installed for the demonstration day.

6. Three (3) County-certified SCBA technicians, including the

Respiratory Protection Manager, will also be on site to assist

with any repairs or adjustments within their capabilities.

7. In developing the demonstration schedule, the County will

make reasonable efforts to accommodate travel constraints to

Respondents traveling from outside of the region. The

Demonstration Day’s tentative schedule is below:

a. Schedule:

 0700: Welcome and Kickoff Briefing

o Overview of project goals, safety procedures, and

evaluation process

o Instructions for completing feedback forms

 0730–1145: Vendor Presentations

o Each vendor receives 45 minutes to present

o 15-minute transitions between vendors

o Presentations must include:

• Facepiece, harness, and cylinder features

• Air delivery systems

• Cleaning and maintenance process

• Accessory systems:

• RIT Packs

• Confined Space Escape Packs

• Communications solutions

• Any other optional features

 1115–1330: Lunch & Hands-On Evaluation for Non-

Committee Personnel

o All operational personnel welcome to try SCBA in a

controlled setting

o Vendor booths available for product inspection and

technical Q&A

o Committee members may revisit any unit or ask

additional questions

 1330–1600: Committee-Only Live Evolutions

o Conducted in full PPE and on air

o Evolutions include:

• Voice Clarity & Radio Communication (with

background noise and PASS activation)

• Downed Firefighter Rescue

• Modified Work Performance Review (WPR)

• Cleaning & Decontamination, following each

vendor’s instructions.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 339113Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

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