# MSHA - Self Contained Self Rescuers

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1605c426q00031

- Solicitation number: 1605C4-26-Q-00031
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Cse Corporation for $304,355.90
- Department: Department of Labor
- Agency: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
- Contracting office: Dol - Cas Division 4 Procurement (1605C4)
- NAICS: 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- Product or service code: 6630 Chemical Analysis Instruments
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Ballard, West Virginia
- First posted: March 27, 2026
- Last posted: May 20, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ba35330cd5454338b13d1b6c87e06e7b/view

## Description

SCSRs are required to be worn by MSHA’s mine inspectors when going underground in mines for safety reasons.

Also, in accordance with 30 CFR part 75 subpart R section 75.1714-1, self-rescue devices must be available for use by all persons entering coal underground mines and these devices must be approved by MSHA and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) under 42 CFR Part 84. In the event of a mine emergency, the breathing environment may become contaminated with carbon monoxide, methane, carbon dioxide, and other noxious gasses.

In such emergency situations, MSHA personnel must depend on the SCSRs for a breathable mixture of air that will permit them adequate time to safely exit the mine. Space and weight considerations are of importance to MSHA mine inspectors for safety reasons. MSHA mine inspectors frequently need to work in very tight spaces, many of which are less than 30 inches in height. In addition, MSHA mine inspectors need to carry a significant amount of equipment, often weighing as much as 45 pounds or more. Smaller and lighter equipment lessens the total weight that MSHA mine inspectors need to carry which translates to increased safety.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Cse Corporation (UEI RJ3XFJ6MUBQ3)
- Contract: 1605C426P00011, purchase order
- Obligated: $304,355.90
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1605C426Q00031 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1605C4 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1605C426P00011_1605_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- March 27, 2026: Solicitation, due April 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice 2b6535f5a4174fdd80935b2eba3cd174. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2b6535f5a4174fdd80935b2eba3cd174/view
- May 20, 2026: Award notice. Notice ba35330cd5454338b13d1b6c87e06e7b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ba35330cd5454338b13d1b6c87e06e7b/view

## Points of contact

- Alicia M. Jackson, Jackson.Alicia.M@dol.gov, 202-693-6857
- Michael V. Whiddon, whiddon.michael.v@dol.gov, 404-302-5817

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