Protective OuterwearFirefighting, Emergency/Rescue, and Safety (Statewide)

This statewide contract vehicle provides authorized users with access to a comprehensive range of protective outerwear and safety equipment specifically designed for firefighting, emergency/rescue, and safety applications. The contract encompasses nine distinct product categories: EMS/Search & Rescue Clothing, Firefighting Boots, Firefighting Proximity Clothing, Firefighting Turnout Gear, Gloves, Helmets, Safety Shoes, Specialty Boots, and Wildland Clothing. All products must be new, manufactured items that meet applicable federal standards and demonstrate protective value for hazardous work environments. The contract explicitly excludes EMS/Rescue/Fire Station Uniforms, Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Clothing, Assault Clothing, general use items such as standard work gloves, and hard hats due to adequate coverage from other preferred sources.

The contract is administered by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Procurement Services and is available to all state agencies, political subdivisions, and other authorized governmental entities throughout New York State. Eight prime contractors were awarded under this vehicle: Fire-Dex, LLC; Haix North America, Inc.; INNOTEX CORP.; Lion First Responder PPE, Inc.; Morning Pride MFG L.L.C.; Red Wing Brands of America, Inc.; Ricochet Manufacturing Company, LLC; and Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Co. The contract period extends from September 12, 2025, through September 11, 2030, with potential three-year extensions. The estimated annual contract value is approximately $22,340,000. The contract requires 15% Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and 15% Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals, totaling 30% overall MWBE participation, and encourages participation of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs).