Hazardous Incident Response Equipment (HIRE) (Statewide)

The Hazardous Incident Response Equipment (HIRE) state-wide contract provides New York state agencies and political subdivisions with a comprehensive procurement mechanism for acquiring critical emergency response equipment. The vehicle covers 21 equipment categories within the Department of Homeland Security Authorized Equipment List (DHS AEL), including Personal Protective Equipment, Explosive Device Mitigation, Detection Equipment, Medical Equipment, and Power Equipment. Authorized users can procure specialized safety gear, communication systems, tactical equipment, and other essential resources through this contract, with specific product categories supporting emergency response capabilities across CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) operational contexts.

The master contract was awarded by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) on June 1, 2020, with a performance period extending through May 31, 2028. Multiple prime contractors were selected, including AAA Emergency Supply Co., All Safe Industries, Aramsco, Atlantic Diving Supply, Better Power, CEIA USA, and numerous other vendors spanning various states. The contract type is commodity-based, with statewide coverage across New York, allowing all state agencies and political subdivisions to utilize the vehicle. The contract incorporates specific Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goals of 5% for certain categories and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goals of 6% for other equipment categories.

The contract includes multiple individual delivery vehicles (IDVs), with 22 separate commodity contracts awarded to different vendors. Each IDV covers specific classification codes (41, 42, 43, 46, 85, and 92) and enables procurement of hazardous incident response equipment. Notable characteristics include contracts with vendors like DiVal Safety Equipment, Safeware, Inc., Municipal Emergency Services, and Smiths Detection, among others. While individual contract values were not explicitly detailed, the eight-year performance period and multiple awardees suggest a robust and flexible procurement approach. The contract supports equipment acquisition using Homeland Security Grant Funding and allows authorized users to compare pricing across multiple contractors to ensure cost-effective procurement of essential emergency response resources.