The purpose of this bid specification is to establish the minimum requirements for an opencircuit self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The SCBA shall consist of the following major sub-assemblies: (1) full facepiece assembly; (2) a removable, positive pressure, maskmounted regulator (MMR) with air-saver switch; (3) an automatic, dual-path, redundant pressure reducer; (4) end-of service-time indicator; (5) a harness and back frame 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) cylinder and valve assembly for storing breathing air under pressure; and (9) Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS).
