MSHA Altair Gas Monitors
Combined Synopsis Solicitation from OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT • LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: KY. Response deadline: Feb 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 334513 • PSC 6665.
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Working in a coal mine subjects personnel to a harsh environment where the average mine height is approximately 42 inches, there is no light, the surfaces are wet and slippery, and the average temperature is approximately 55 degrees. The environment may contain methane and other harmful gasses. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) must be prepared to monitor the working environment of the mines in order to determine if the concentration of harmful or noxious gasses is being effectively controlled by the measures utilized by the mine operator. The unit used to measure these gasses underground must be MSHA approved as intrinsically safe. Daily “bump testing” using a calibration station is required to ensure the unit is properly calibrated.
Moreover, space and weight concerns are of paramount importance to MSHA inspectors. MSHA inspectors frequently need to work in very tight spaces, many of which are less than 30 inches in height. MSHA inspectors need to carry a significant amount of equipment, often weighing as much as 45 pounds. As a result, smaller, lighter equipment lessens the load that inspectors need to carry. This is not just a question of comfort but of safety.
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The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management is seeking bids for MSHA Altair gas monitors as outlined in solicitation number 1605C4-26-Q-00018. The equipment must be MSHA approved as intrinsically safe and support daily bump testing to ensure proper calibration. Additional considerations include size and weight, given that MSHA inspectors frequently operate in environments with restrictive space and carry significant equipment loads.
The buyer aims to procure gas monitoring units specifically designed for the harsh environments found in coal mines, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while maintaining portability for inspectors.
- Identify and propose suitable MSHA-approved gas monitors
- Demonstrate capabilities for daily bump testing
- Address size and weight limitations for field effectiveness
- Provide detailed specifications in response documentation
- Completed response form
- Technical specifications of proposed monitors
- Evidence of MSHA approval
- Details on bump testing capabilities
- Pricing breakdown based on equipment size and functionality
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- Specific performance metrics for the gas monitors required
- Details on the calibration station compatibility
- Information on prior use cases for similar equipment
- Exact delivery timelines post-award
- Potential budget or funding limits for this procurement
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