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State of California Technical Specification

Wildland Firefighting Protective Ensemble

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Document Summary Detail Type Detail Event ID 0000033987 Commodity Wildland Firefighting Protective Ensemble (WFPE) Attachment (Exhibit) 2 Technical Specification 4210-TS-0235559 Specification Date June 10, 2025 Revision Level - Revision Date - Agency Name California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

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Table of Contents Document Summary Revision History Table of Contents

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 APPLICABLE LAWS and INDUSTRY STANDARDS

2.1 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 GENERAL

3.2 WORKMANSHIP

3.3 CAL FIRE APPROVED MANUFACTURERS and SKUs LIST

4.0 JACKET ONLY REQUIREMENTS

4.1 DESCRIPTION

4.2 COLOR

4.3 FABRIC

4.4 CONSTRUCTION

4.5 HOOK AND LOOP

4.6 SIZING

4.7 LABELS

4.8 FRONT PANELS

4.9 BACK PANELS

4.10 ZIPPERED FRONT CLOSURE

4.11 CHEST POCKET

4.12 RADIO POCKET

4.13 MICROPHONE TAB

4.14 HANGER LOOP

4.15 COLLAR

4.16 SLEEVE PANELS

4.17 CUFF TABS

4.18 TRIM

5.0 PANT ONLY REQUIREMENTS

5.1 DESCRIPTION

5.2 COLOR

5.3 FABRIC

5.4 CONSTRUCTION

5.5 HOOK AND LOOP

5.6 SIZING

5.7 LABELS

5.8 WAISTBAND

5.9 BELT LOOPS

5.10 SEAMS & HEMS

5.11 ZIPPER FLY CLOSURE

5.12 FRONT SLASH POCKETS

5.13 BACK WELT POCKETS

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5.14 CROTCH GUSSET

5.15 TACTICAL PANT ONLY REQUIREMENTS

6.0 PANT DRAWINGS (INFORMATIONAL)

6.1 TACTICAL PANT LINE DRAWING

6.2 WORK/UNIFORM PANT LINE DRAWING

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1.0 SCOPE

This specification establishes the minimum requirements for the Wildland Firefighting Protective Ensemble (WFPE) intended for use by personnel at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The WFPE shall include Wildland Jacket, Dual-Compliant Pant (Tactical), and Dual-Compliant Pant (Work/Uniform). The WFPE may be referenced as garment.

2.0 APPLICABLE LAWS and INDUSTRY STANDARDS

The following standards, laws, regulations, and codes of the issue in effect on the date of the Invitation for Bid (IFB) form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Any applicable laws, regulations, codes, industry standards, or manufacturing standards, though not specifically cited, shall apply. Any referenced document is the current edition, unless otherwise stated, as of the date of the issuance of this specification.

2.1 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

2.1.1 National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1950, 1970, 1975, and 1977

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

All WFPE shall meet this section.

3.1 GENERAL

The WFPE shall be new, unused, and current production as specified in the solicitation at the line item description. WFPE bid shall meet or exceed the requirements in the solicitation line item description. WFPE shall be supplied with all equipment and accessories indicated as standard equipment in the manufacturer’s published literature or website.

The WFPE shall include all necessary equipment, be complete, and ready to use. All parts not specifically mentioned which form part of the complete unit required for functionality shall be provided and shall conform in design, strength, quality of materials, and workmanship to the highest standards of engineering practices.

3.2 WORKMANSHIP

The WFPE shall be a product of good workmanship. WFPE shall be free from any defects that will affect appearance or serviceability.

The WFPE, including components of the WFPE, shall withstand a minimum of 25 commercial laundering as per manufacturer’s recommendations. All garments shall contain no raw edges, run-offs, twists, unwanted pleats, puckers, or open seams. All seams shall start and finish evenly. Thread breaks of all stitch types shall be secured by back tacking and stress points shall be reinforced. All letters, characters, and configuration features are to be uniform in size, shape, depth, and color to ensure a uniform appearance.

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3.3 CAL FIRE APPROVED MANUFACTURERS and SKUs LIST

The WFPE shall be listed on the following CAL FIRE Approved Manufacturers and SKUs List:

4.0 JACKET ONLY REQUIREMENTS

The WFPE jacket only shall meet this section.

4.1 DESCRIPTION

The front panels shall have a chest and radio pocket with microphone tabs. The back panels shall have back shoulder expansion pleats. The sleeves shall be full length with double elbow articulation pleats and adjustable cuff tabs.

4.2 COLOR

The jacket shall be yellow in color.

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4.3 FABRIC

The jacket shall be made from the following fabric:

4.3.1 SIGMA 7 oz. blend of 45% Meta-Aramid, 17% Polyamide, 6% Para-Aramid, and 32% Lenzing® FR. Comfort twill.

4.4 CONSTRUCTION

The jacket stitching shall use NFPA compliant flame-resistant thread.

4.5 HOOK AND LOOP

Hook and loop shall be NFPA compliant. Hook and loop pieces shall be flame-resistant, beige in color, and have reinforced stitching for extra strength.

4.6 SIZING

Sizes available shall include XS through 4XL. Sizing shall conform to minimum sizing requirements as required per NFPA.

4.7 LABELS

Labeling and label materials shall be compliant with the applicable NFPA standards. Labels shall be flame-resistant and contain information pertaining to the WFPE’s certifications, manufacturer, size, style, serial number, date of manufacture, material composition, and country of origin. A barcode/QRC code shall be included that contains all the information stated above. Label shall be affixed to the interior front left panel, approximately 2 inches above the bottom hem, and in an area where friction will not affect the readability of the label print.

4.8 FRONT PANELS

The front panel’s front length shall meet current NFPA minimum sizing requirements for protective upper torso garments. The center front seams of the panels shall fully conceal the zipper.

4.9 BACK PANELS

The back panel’s back length shall meet current NFPA minimum sizing requirements for protective upper torso garments. The panels shall be a 3-piece design comprised of a middle panel and two side panels. The jacket shall have back expansion pleats to allow for increased shoulder mobility. The pleats shall measure approximately 2 inches wide and shall run vertically from the top of the shoulder to the waist.

4.10 ZIPPERED FRONT CLOSURE

Zipper closure shall be NFPA compliant, mounted on black FR zipper tape and shall have a backing to prevent direct skin contact. The zipper shall extend from the bottom of the collar to a distance approximately 3 to 6 inches up from the bottom hem. The fronts shall fold over and be stitched approximately ½ inch from the folded edge and through all layers to conceal the zipper.

4.11 CHEST POCKET

The jacket shall come standard with one (1) chest pocket with spade style flap, pen insert opening, and hook and loop closure system. The pocket shall be angled approximately 45

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The flap shall measure approximately 3 inches high by 6 inches at the tip of spade and taper to approximately 2 inches high on the left and right side.

Note: Flap may have an approximate 1-¼ inches wide gap left open for the pen insert. All stress points shall be reinforced.

4.12 RADIO POCKET

The jacket shall come standard with one (1) radio pocket with a double notched flap, hook and loop closure system. A minimum of one (1) hook piece stitched to the flap and measuring approximately 1-½ inches wide by 3 inches long shall fasten to a minimum of one (1) loop piece stitched to the pocket and of the same measurement. The flap shall completely cover the top of the radio and the notch will allow for the antenna to stick out either side of the flap. The pocket shall measure approximately 7 inches high by 4 inches wide by 2 inches deep and the flap shall measure 5 inches high by 4 inches wide. The radio pocket shall be angled away from the neck toward the left shoulder and attached to the front left chest area of the garment body to ensure the antenna of the radio does not come in contact with the face of the wearer.

Note: The radio pocket may come standard with one (1) optional size zero (0) drain grommet, brass in color, on the underside.

4.13 MICROPHONE TAB

The garment shall have two (2) microphone tabs, one on each side, that shall measure approximately 1-¼ inches high by 3-½ inches wide and be placed approximately 2 inches below the shoulder seams. There shall be a 4 inch space between the pocket top and the microphone tab.

4.14 HANGER LOOP

A hanger loop shall be securely stitched into the interior center back neck of the garment. The hanger loop shall be strong enough to accommodate heavy items in the pockets, such as gloves.

4.15 COLLAR

The jacket shall have a stand-up collar with throat extension. The collar shall be stitched to the front and back panels at the neck. The collar shall be designed to remain upright in a vertical position and shall have an extension on the left side with a hook and loop closure system designed to protect the throat. The extension should fasten on the right side. One (1) loop piece stitched to the interior side of the left extension and measuring at least 1 inch wide by 5 inches long shall fasten to one (1) hook piece stitched to the exterior side of the right collar and of the same measurement. The collar shall measure approximately 3-½ inches high at the center back and taper to approximately 2 inches high at the left extension and the right collar edge.

Note: On coats with longer extension tabs, the tab shall have the option to be self-storing. In the case of coats with a self-storing tab option, one (1) loop piece stitched to the exterior side of the left extension and measuring approximately 1 inch wide by 2 inches long shall fasten to one (1)

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4.16 SLEEVE PANELS

The garment shall have set-in sleeves with double pleated articulated elbows for increased mobility. The top and bottom pleat shall have a depth of approximately ¾ inch each. The sleeve ends shall be folded in to create a cuff hem. Construction of the sleeve shall allow room for silk screening the CAL FIRE logo (location of logo is 2 inches below the shoulder seam).

Note: Silk screening is to be performed by CAL FIRE only.

4.17 CUFF TABS

The sleeve cuffs shall have tabs with a hook and loop closure system used to adjust the cuff circumference. One (1) one and a half inches wide hook piece stitched to the tab shall fasten to one (1) loop piece of the same measurement stitched to the cuff. The tab sizes and hook and loop pieces affixed to the tab and cuff shall allow for a sufficient range of adjustment for different wrist sizes. The tabs shall be attached to the cuffs at the hem of the sleeve. The tab shall pull from the outside of the wrist across the top of the wrist. Tab shall remain the same width throughout.

4.18 TRIM

The retroreflective fluorescent trim shall be 2 inch wide 3M™ Scotchlite™ COMFORT Trim (heat applied segmented L/Y borders with silver center). One (1) stripe shall be placed around the partial circumference of the sleeve in the area of the forearm (seam to seam). One (1) additional reflective stripe shall be placed around the partial circumference of the sleeve, around the back of the upper arm. Construction of the trim shall allow room for silk screening the CAL FIRE logo (location of logo is 2 inches below the shoulder seam).

Note: Silk screening is to be performed by CAL FIRE only.

5.0 PANT ONLY REQUIREMENTS

The WFPE Dual-Compliant Pant (Tactical) and Dual-Compliant Pant (Work/Uniform) shall meet this section.

5.1 DESCRIPTION

CAL FIRE shall require dual-compliant pants of tactical and work/uniform. The pant acts as the primary single layer of lower body protection. The work/uniform pant shall not have a cargo pocket or articulated knee. Instead, the work/uniform pant shall have a permanent crease beginning at the crotch in the front and back and ending at the bottom hem (Reference Section

6.1 Tactical Pant Line Drawing). The tactical style pant shall have external cargo pockets with one on each leg, articulated knee darts, and an external, adjustable leg opening closure, also known as “boot blousers”, on each leg (Reference Section 6.2 Work/Uniform Pant Line Drawing).

5.2 COLOR

The tactical and work/uniform pant shall be midnight navy in color. Midnight navy color shall match the current CAL FIRE uniform shirt.

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5.3 FABRIC

The pant shall be made from the following fabric:

5.3.1 TENCATE S/469T 7.5 oz./yd2 blend of 93% Meta-Aramid, 5% Para-Aramid, and 2% Anti-Stat. Twill Weave.

5.4 CONSTRUCTION

The garment stitching shall use NFPA compliant flame-resistant thread. Thread sizes, stitch length (SPI), and stitch types shall be in compliance with the applicable NFPA standards and capable of withstanding the seam strength requirements outlined within both standards.

5.5 HOOK AND LOOP

Hook and loop shall be NFPA compliant, sewn on all four edges, and reinforced for extra strength. Hook and loop shall be black in color.

5.6 SIZING

The tactical and work/uniform pant shall have even waist sizes, ranging from 26 to 52 inches.

Inseams shall include even lengths, ranging from 28 to 36 inches. Sizing shall conform to minimum sizing requirements as stated in NFPA.

5.7 LABELS

Labeling and label materials shall be compliant with the applicable NFPA standards. Labels shall be flame-resistant and contain information pertaining to the WFPE’s certifications, manufacturer, size, style, serial number, date of manufacture, material composition, and country of origin. A barcode/QRC code shall be included that contains all the information stated above. Label shall be affixed to the interior of the pant, away from the waistband, and in an area where friction will not affect the readability of the label print.

5.8 WAISTBAND

The fixed waistband shall be designed to accommodate a 2 inch wide belt. The waistband shall fasten at the front by means of a metal button closure and shall be designed to prevent the hardware from coming in direct contact with the body.

5.9 BELT LOOPS

A minimum of seven (7) belt loops shall be provided with additional belt loops added for larger sizes. The belt loops shall be located at the side seams and center back seam and evenly spaced around the trouser. Loops shall also be located at middle points between the center back and side seams and middle points between the side seams and center front. Loops shall be ½ inch wide and accept a belt width of 2 inches. The belt loops shall be attached in accordance with the applicable NFPA standards stitching requirements.

5.10 SEAMS & HEMS

All seams and hems shall be compliant and tested to the applicable NFPA standards.

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5.11 ZIPPER FLY CLOSURE

The front closure shall use one (1) size five NFPA compliant zipper mounted on black flame-resistant zipper tape and shall have backing to prevent direct skin contact. The zipper shall extend from the bottom of the waistband towards the inseam. The zipper shall attach to the pant on the left size. The zipper backing shall attach to the pant on the right side. The zipper shall be secured to ensure proper function with reinforcement at stress points.

5.12 FRONT SLASH POCKETS

The pant shall have front slash pockets 2 inches wide by 7 inches long at waist and side seam, respectively. The pocket shall have outer shell facings and flame-resistant pocket bags or self-fabric.

5.13 BACK WELT POCKETS

The back panels shall include a double welt pocket with positive closure as outlined in the requirements of NFPA. The top welt shall be approximately 1 inch wide by 6-½ inches long. The under welt shall be ¾ inch wide by 6-½ inches long. The welt opening shall be topstitched and reinforced with vertical bartacks at ends.

Note: The welt width may be reduced for smaller sizes.

5.14 CROTCH GUSSET

The pant shall have a crotch gusset for increased comfort and freedom of movement. It shall be located between the front and back rise and shall attach to the inseam of the pant.

5.15 TACTICAL PANT ONLY REQUIREMENTS

The WFPE Dual-Compliant Pant (Tactical) only shall meet this section.

5.15.1 The Tactical Pant shall come standard with two (2) reverse box pleated thigh cargo pockets with asymmetrical spade style flap and hook and loop closure system.

One (1) loop piece stitched to the flap facing measuring approximately 1 inch wide by 4 inches long shall fasten to one (1) hook piece of the same measurements and stitched on the pocket. The front side of the flap shall be stitched in place to the pant. The pocket shall measure approximately 9-½ inches high by 8 inches wide, including flap. The reverse box pleat shall be 1-¼ inches from the back of the pocket and shall measure approximately 1-½ inches wide. The flap shall measure approximately 8-¼ inches wide by 3 inches high at the tip of spade and taper to 2- ¼ inches high on the left and right side. The cargo pocket shall be appropriately stitched and reinforced.

5.15.2 The Tactical pant legs shall each have an adjustable closure system, located approximately 1 inch above the bottom of the pant, to adjust the cuff circumference. One (1) loop piece stitched to the tab and measuring approximately 1 inch wide by 4 inches long shall fasten to one (1) hook piece stitched to the back pant and of the same measurement. One (1) tab shall be inserted into one (1) rectangular ring (approximately 1 inch wide), folded over and stitched to the outside seam of the pant.

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6.0 PANT DRAWINGS (INFORMATIONAL)

6.1 TACTICAL PANT LINE DRAWING

6.2 WORK/UNIFORM PANT LINE DRAWING

FRONT BACK

FRONT BACK