Specifications include, but are not limited to: The expected purchase quantity is seventy (70) complete units The SCBA shall consist of the following major sub-assemblies: (1) full facepiece assembly; (2) a removable, positive pressure, mask-mounted regulator with air-saver switch; (3) an automatic dual path redundant pressure-reducing regulator; (4) end-of-service time indicators; (5) a harness and backframe assembly for supporting the equipment on the body of the wearer; (6) a shoulder strap mounted, remote gauge indicating cylinder pressure; (7) a rapid intervention crew/universal air connection (RIC/UAC); (8) a personal alert safety system (PASS); and (9) cylinder and valve assembly for storing breathing air under pressure. Regulatory Approvals • The SCBA shall be approved to NIOSH 42 CFR, Part 84 for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protection (CBRN). • The SCBA shall be compliant to the NFPA 1981, 2018 Edition, Standard on Open-Circuit SelfContained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Services. • The SCBA shall be compliant to the NFPA 1982, 2018 Edition (if including optional PASS Device), Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems. • If the SCBA is to include an optional integrated self-rescue device, the device shall be compliant to the NFPA 1983, 2017 Edition, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services. • All components shall be approved for Intrinsic Safety under UL 913 Class I, Groups C and D, Class II, Groups E, F and G, Hazardous locations. • The SCBA shall maintain all NIOSH standards with any of the types of cylinders listed as provided by the SCBA manufacturer.
