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Instructions ATTACHMENT 4 - FES PPE Technical Evaluation Matrix

NOTE: Attachment 4 - F&ES PPE Technical Evaluation Matrix is for REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY. Offerors shall not complete or submit Attachment 4 - FES PPE Technical Evaluation Matrix as part of their proposal; however, the Government urges Offerors to use this attachment when selecting and compiling substantiating documentation.

FA8056-17-R-0001

Attachment 3 FES PPE Ensemble Product Category Specifications

TAB-A Helmets

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Product Category D: Firefighting helmets (i.e., structural, proximity, and technical rescue)
Specification SectionMeets/Does Not Meet SpecificationVolume & Page # and/or reference in ProposalSubstantiating DocumentationNotes
If "or equal" is proposedProvide product documentation that validates the product meets the specification as statedProvide commercial product sample that validates the product meets the specification as statedProvide Third Party certification (i.e. from SEI, UL, etc.)Provide formal product testing results that validate the product meets the specification as stated
Provide product documentation that validates product's salient characteristics IAW the SOWProvide formal product testing results that validate the product meets the specification as stated
1.0. FIRE FIGHTING HELMET
1.1. Proximity Fire Fighting, Structural Fire Fighting, Structrual Helmets Traditional Style and Technical Rescue. Structural and Proximity helmets shall have the capability to meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Firefighting and Proximity Firefighting, and Technical Rescue helmets shall have the capability to meet or exceed NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents. Helmet may meet multiple NFPA Standards but shall be offered in each singular configuration (structural, proximity, technical rescue) for purchase.N/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmets meet NFPA 1971.
Proximity Helmets meet NFPA 1971.
Structural Helmets (Traditional Style) meet NFPA 1971.
Technical Rescue Helmets meet NFPA 1951.
1.2 LABELS.
1.2.1. Labels. Appropriate warning label(s) shall be permanently affixed to all helmets.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Appropriate warning label(s) are permanently affixed to Structural Helmets.
Appropriate warning label(s) are permanently affixed to Proximity Helmets.
Appropriate warning label(s) are permanently affixed to Technical Rescue Helmets.
1.2.2. Compliance to applicable NFPA Standard (all helmets)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmets are NFPA compliant.
Proximity Helmets are NFPA compliant.
Technical Rescue Helmets NFPA compliant.
1.2.3. UL, SEI, ITS/ETL or other certifier’s mark (all helmets).N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmets are UL, SEI, or ITS/ETL certified.
Proximity Helmets are UL, SEI, or ITS/ETL certified.
Technical Rescue Helmets are UL, SEI, or ITS/ETL certified.
1.2.4. A complete users information guide shall be included with each helmet in accordance with NFPA 1971 paragraph 5.4.4. (all helmets).N/AN/AN/AN/A
User guide included with Structural Helmet.
User guide included with Proximity Helmet.
User guide included with Structrial Helmet Traditional Style
User guide included with Technical Rescue Helmet.
1.3.0 STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING HELMET.
1.3.1. Structural Firefighting Helmet. Helmets for Structural Fire Fighting shall meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, 2018 Edition when configured with a compliant shell, energy absorbing system, retention system, ear/neck covers, fluorescent and retroreflective trim, and 4-inch faceshield.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet has a compliant shell.
Structural Helmet has a energy absorbing system.
Structural Helmet has a retention system.
Structural Helmet has ear covers.
Structural Helmet has a neck cover.
Structural Helmet has fluorescent and retroreflective trim.
Structural Helmet has a 4-inch faceshield.
1.3.2. Weight. Structural Fire Fighting Helmet with compliant ear/neck protector and NFPA 1971 compliant faceshield shall not exceed 54.5 oz.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet does not exceed 54.5 oz.
1.3.3. Profile. Helmet shall be a modern/contemporary style with a condensed side and rear brim design to facilitate search of restricted spaces with reduction of weight and SCBA interference. It shall have a bottom length of no more than 13-inches measuring the bottom brim from front to back, and a bottom brim width of no wider than 11-inches behind the faceshield attachment hardware points.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet has a modern/contemporary style.
Structural Helmet has a condensed side.
Structural Helmet has a rear brim design.
Structural Helmet has a bottom length of no more than 13-inches measuring the bottom brim from front to back.
Structural Helmet has a bottom brim width of no wider than 11-inches behind the faceshield attachment hardware points.
1.3.4. Outer Shell. Shell shall be heat-resistant thermoplastic or equal and contemporary styled with colors available in white, yellow, red, black, blue, orange and lime-yellow. The edge of the outer shell shall have aluminum reinforced edging that secures at the rear of the brim by stainless steel clip and D-ring.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet is heat-resistant thermoplastic or equal.
Structural Helmet available in white.
Structural Helmet available in yellow.
Structural Helmet available in red.
Structural Helmet available in black.
Structural Helmet available in blue.
Structural Helmet available in orange.
Structural Helmet available lime-yellow.
Structural Helmet has a aluminum reinforced edging that secures at the rear of the brim by stainless steel clip and D-ring.
1.3.5. Energy Absorbing System. The energy absorbing system shall include a heat-resistant inner shell unit and crown strap suspension system capable of meeting or exceeding NFPA Standards.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet energy absorbing system has a heat-resistant inner shell unit.
Structural Helmet energy absorbing system has a crown strap suspension system.
1.3.6. Frontal Helmet Identifier. Structural Helmet shall have a leather frontal helmet identifier affixed to the helmet. The helmet identifier will include:N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet has a leather frontal helmet identifier affixed to the helmet.
1.3.6.1. Identifier shall be offered with background colors of either red, black, or white and foreground colors of either red, black, or white. Font colors shall be offered in either red, black, or white.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet has red background available.
Structural Helmet has black background available.
Structural Helmet has white background available.
Structural Helmet has red foreground available.
Structural Helmet has black foreground available.
Structural Helmet has white foreground available.
Structural Helmet has red font color available.
Structural Helmet has black font color available.
Structural Helmet has white font color available.
1.3.6.2. Top arched text shall be open to base or up to manufacturer’s maximum.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet top arched text is open to base or up to manufacturer’s maximum.
1.3.6.3. Bottom text shall state USAF.N/AN/AN/AN/A
1.3.6.4. Center shall be duty position or graphic art decals offered by the manufacturer.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet center duty position available.
Structural Helmet center graphic art decals available.
1.3.7. Headband System. The headband shall have a quick-adjustment ratcheting capability for sizing that attaches to a heat-resistant nylon headband. Headband shall also be adjustable to raise or lower to enhance fit and comfort.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet has a headband with a quick-adjustment ratcheting capability for sizing.
Structural Helmet has a headband that attaches to a heat-resistant nylon headband.
Structural Helmet headband is adjustable to raise enhance fit and comfort.
Structural Helmet headband is adjustable to lower enhance fit and comfort.
1.3.8. Brow Pad. The brow pad shall be a cushioned fire resistant (FR) cotton material at the forehead and extend to the rear for stability and comfort. Brow pad shall be detachable by hook and loop fastener material to permit removal for laundering and replacement. Stitched attachment to the headband will not be permitted.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet has a brow pad that is cushioned fire resistant (FR) cotton material at the forehead.
Structural Helmet has a brow pad that is cushioned fire resistant (FR) cotton material and extend to the rear for stability and comfort.
Structural Helmet brow pad is detachable by hook and loop fastener material to permit removal for laundering and replacement.
Structural Helmet brow pad is not a stitched attachment to the headband.
1.3.9. Chin Strap. The chin strap shall be ¾-inch black FR strapping with quick-release capability. Strapping shall be anchored to the outer shell on both sides with quick-release buckle located to the right side and strap adjustment to the left side.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet chin strap is ¾-inch black Nomex® or equivalent strapping.
Structural Helmet chin strap does have a quick-release capability
Structural Helmet chin strap anchored to the outer shell on both sides.
Structural Helmet chin strap anchors have a quick-release buckle located to the right side.
Structural Helmet chin strap anchors have a strap adjustment on the left side.
1.3.10. Ear/Neck Protector. The ear/neck protector shall be rip-stop Fire Resistant (FR) outer shell with two layers of FR cotton flannel. Ear/neck protector shall attach to the interior of the inner shell unit and have the following minimum coverage to the sides and rear of the helmet brim.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet ear/neck protector is rip-stop Nomex®
Structural Helmet ear/neck protector has two layers of FR cotton flannel.
Structural Helmet ear/neck protector does attach to the interior of the inner shell unit.
1.3.10.1. 6-inches to the sides of the helmet at the chinstrap anchors.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet ear/neck protector is 6-inches to the sides of the helmet at the chinstrap anchors.
1.3.10.2. 6-1/2-inches to the center rear at the helmet brim.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet ear/neck protector is 6-1/2-inches to the center rear at the helmet brim.
1.3.11. Structural Faceshield. Structural faceshield shall be NFPA 1971 compliant for wear when structural fire fighting or performing technical rescue. In addition, faceshield shall be certified to meet the optic requirements of ANSI Z87.1 Standard for Eye and Face Protection. The faceshield shall retract 90 degrees when stowed and mount to the outer shell with a tensioning hand wheel. Mounting brackets shall attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel bolts and nuts. Structural faceshields shall be offered in two options: 1.) Four Inch Faceshield (as referenced in 1.3.11.1) and 2.) Six Inch Faceshield (as referenced in 1.3.11.2).N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural faceshield is NFPA 1971 compliant.
Structural faceshield is ANSI Z87.1 compliant.
Structural faceshield does retract 90 degrees when stowed.
Structural faceshield does mount to the outer shell with a tensioning hand wheel.
Structural faceshield mounting brackets do attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel bolts.
Structural faceshield mounting brackets do attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel nuts.
Structural faceshield offered in four inch faceshield.
Structural faceshield offered in six inch faceshield.
1.3.11.1. Option 1 – Four Inch Faceshield. The faceshield shall be hard-coated high heat thermoplastic with 4-inches of vertical protection and contoured to the front helmet brim.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural four inch faceshield is hard-coated high heat thermoplastic.
Structural four inch faceshield has 4-inches of vertical protection and contoured to the front helmet brim.
Structural four inch faceshield is contoured to the front helmet brim.
1.3.11.2. Option 2 – Six Inch Faceshield. The faceshield shall be hard-coated high heat thermoplastic with 6-inches of vertical protection and contoured to the front helmet brim.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural four inch faceshield is hard-coated high heat thermoplastic.
Structural four inch faceshield has 4-inches of vertical protection and contoured to the front helmet brim.
Structural four inch faceshield is contoured to the front helmet brim.
1.3.12. Retro-reflective trim. Outer shell shall have 5 – 1-inch x 4-inch fluorescent lime-yellow, retro-reflective glass bead based labels or markings around the outer shell.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural helmet outer shell has 5 – 1-inch x 4-inch labels or markings around the outer shell.
Structural helmet outer shell has 5 – 1-inch x 4-inch fluorescent lime-yellow, retro-reflective glass bead based labels or markings.
1.4.0. PROXIMITY FIREFIGHTING HELMET.
1.4.1. Proximity Firefighting Helmet. Helmets for Proximity Fire Fighting shall meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, 2018 Edition when configured with a compliant shell, energy absorbing system, retention system, proximity shell cover, proximity shroud, and 6-inch proximity faceshield.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Proximity helmet meets or exceeds NFPA 1971.
Proximity helmet has a compliant shell.
Proximity helmet has a energy absorbing system.
Proximity helmet has a retention system.
Proximity helmet has a proximity shell cover.
Proximity helmet has a proximity shroud.
Proximity helmet has a 6-inch proximity faceshield.
1.4.2. Weight. Proximity Fire Fighting Helmet with an aluminized helmet shell cover, three-layer aluminized shroud, and 6-inch gold-coated faceshield shall not exceed 73 oz.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Proximity helmet has an aluminized helmet shell cover.
Proximity helmet has a three-layer aluminized shroud.
Proximity helmet has a 6-inch gold-coated faceshield.
Proximity helmet does not exceed 73 oz.
1.4.3. Profile. Helmet shall be a modern/contemporary style with a condensed side and rear brim design to facilitate search of restricted spaces with reduction of weight and SCBA interference. It shall have a bottom length of no more than 13-inches measuring the bottom brim from front to back, and a bottom brim width of no wider than 10 ¾-inches behind the faceshield attachment hardware points.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Proximity helmet has a condensed side and rear brim design to facilitate search of restricted spaces with reduction of weight and SCBA interference.
Proximity helmet has a rear brim design to facilitate search of restricted spaces with reduction of weight and SCBA interference.
1.4.4. Radiant Protective Performance (RPP). The proximity aluminized helmet shell cover, aluminized shroud, and 6-inch faceshield shall have a minimum RPP rating of 20 seconds.N/AN/A
Proximity helmet has a aluminized helmet shell cover.
Proximity helmet has an aluminized shroud.
Proximity helmet has a 6-inch faceshield.
Proximity helmet faceshield shall has a minimum RPP rating of 20 seconds.
1.4.5. Aluminized Shell Cover/Shroud Material. The Aluminized Outer Shell comprised of one of the following materials: GENTEX® is known to meet the salient features/specifications for the Aluminized Outer Shell Style with meta/para aramid moisture barrier and meta/para aramid quilt thermal liner.N/AN/AN/A
Proximity helmet has an Aluminized Outer Shell meeting the requirements of 1.4.5.
Proximity helmet Aluminized Outer Shell fabrics are constructed of an NFPA 1971 compliant aluminized film.
1.4.6. Aluminized Helmet Shell Cover. Proximity helmet has an aluminized helmet shell cover that securely fit to the helmet shell.N/AN/AN/A
1.4.5 Aluminized Helmet Shell Cover. Proximity helmet has an aluminized helmet shell cover that securely fit to the helmet shell.
1.4.7. Aluminized Shroud. A three layered aluminized shroud shall consist of and be constructed of aluminized outer shell material as described in 1.4.5 above, meta/para aramid moisture barrier and meta/para aramid quilt thermal liner. Aluminized Shrouds shall be offered in two options: 1.) NFPA Length Shroud (as referenced in 1.4.7.1.) and 2.) Extended CBRN Length Shroud (as referenced in 1.4.7.2.).N/AN/AN/AN/A
Proximity helmet has a three layered aluminized shroud.
Proximity helmet shroud consists of and is constructed of aluminized outer shell material.
Proximity helmet shroud has meta/para aramid moisture barrier.
Proximity helmet shroud has meta/para aramid quilt thermal liner.
Proximity helmet shroud offered in NFPA Length.
Proximity helmet shroud offered in CBRN Length.
1.4.7.1. Option 1 – NFPA Length Shroud. The shroud shall meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, 2018 Edition.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Proximity helmet shroud NFPA Length meets or exceeds NFPA 1971, 2018 Edition.
1.4.7.2. Option 2 – Extended CBRN Length Shroud. The shroud shall have a length long enough to provide radiant and thermal protection to the air-purified respirator (APR) filter canister and hose when properly worn over the shoulder and attached to MSA M7 Responder mask currently used by AF firefighters for CBRN operations.N/AN/AN/A
Proximity helmet shroud CBRN Length has a length long enough to provide radiant and thermal protection to the air-purified respirator (APR) filter canister when properly worn over the shoulder and attached to MSA M7 Responder mask currently used by AF firefighters for CBRN operations.
Proximity helmet shroud CBRN Length has a length long enough to provide radiant and thermal protection to the air-purified respirator (APR) filter hose when properly worn over the shoulder and attached to MSA M7 Responder mask currently used by AF firefighters for CBRN operations.
1.4.8. Outer Shell. Shell shall be heat-resistant thermoplastic or equal and contemporary styled with colors available in white, yellow, red, black, blue, orange and lime-yellow. The edge of the outer shell shall have aluminum reinforced edging that secures at the rear of the brim by stainless steel clip and D-ring.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Proximity helmet outer shell is heat-resistant thermoplastic or equal.
Proximity helmet outer shell is contemporary styled.
Proximity helmet outer shell is available in white.
Proximity helmet outer shell is available in yellow.
Proximity helmet outer shell is available in red.
Proximity helmet outer shell is available in black.
Proximity helmet outer shell is available in blue.
Proximity helmet outer shell is available in orange.
Proximity helmet outer shell is available in lime-yellow.
1.4.9. Energy Absorbing System. The energy absorbing system shall include a heat-resistant inner shell unit and crown strap suspension system capable of meeting or exceeding NFPA Standards.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Proximity helmet has an energy absorbing system.
Proximity helmet has an energy absorbing system that includes a heat-resistant inner shell unit.
Proximity helmet has a crown strap suspension system.
Proximity helmet crown strap suspension system meets or exceeds NFPA Standards.
1.4.10. Headband System. The headband shall have a quick-adjustment ratcheting capability for sizing that attaches to a heat-resistant nylon headband. Headband shall also be adjustable to raise or lower to enhance fit and comfort.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Proximity helmet has a headband with a quick-adjustment ratcheting capability for sizing.
Proximity helmet adjustment system attaches to a heat-resistant nylon headband.
Proximity helmet adjustment system raises to enhance fit and comfort.
Proximity helmet adjustment system lowers to enhance fit and comfort.
1.4.11. Brow Pad. The brow pad shall be a cushioned fire resistant (FR) cotton material at the forehead and extend to the rear for stability and comfort. Brow pad shall be detachable by hook and loop fastener material to permit removal for laundering and replacement. Stitched attachment to the headband will not be permitted.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Proximity helmet brow pad is a cushioned fire resistant (FR) cotton material at the forehead.
Proximity helmet brow pad extends to the rear for stability and comfort.
Proximity helmet brow pad is detachable by hook and loop fastener material to permit removal for laundering and replacement.
Proximity helmet brow pad is not attached by stitching.
1.4.12. Chin Strap. The chin strap shall be ¾-inch fire resistant (FR) strapping with quick-release capability. Strapping shall be anchored to the outer shell on both sides with quick-release buckle located to the right side and strap adjustment to the left side.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Proximity helmet chin strap is ¾-inch blackfire resistant (FR).
Proximity helmet chin strap has quick-release capability.
Proximity helmet chin strap is anchored to the outer shell on both sides.
Proximity helmet chin strap has a quick-release buckle located to the right side.
Proximity helmet chin strap has an adjustment to the left side.
1.4.13. Six Inch Gold-Coated Faceshield. The faceshield shall be gold-coated, high heat thermoplastic with 6-inches of vertical protection and contoured to the front helmet brim. Faceshield shall be NFPA 1971 compliant for wear when proximity fire fighting. The faceshield shall retract 90 degrees when stowed and mount to the outer shell with a tensioning handwheel. Mounting brackets shall attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel bolts and nuts.N/AN/AN/A
Proximity helmet faceshield is gold-coated.
Proximity helmet faceshield is high heat thermoplastic.
Proximity helmet faceshield has 6-inches of vertical protection.
Proximity helmet faceshield is contoured to the front helmet brim.
Proximity helmet faceshield is NFPA 1971 compliant.
Proximity helmet faceshield does retract 90 degrees when stowed.
Proximity helmet faceshield does mount to the outer shell with a tensioning handwheel.
Proximity helmet faceshield mounting brackets attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel bolts.
Proximity helmet faceshield mounting brackets attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel nuts.
1.5. TECHNICAL RESCUE HELMET.
1.5.1. Technical Rescue Helmet. Helmets for Technical Rescue shall meet or exceed NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents, and 2018 Edition when configured with compliant quick-attach goggles.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helment meets or exceeds NFPA 1951, 2013 edition.
Technical Rescue Helment meets or exceeds NFPA 1951, 2013 edition when configured with compliant quick-attach goggles.
1.5.2. Weight. Technical Rescue Helmet with goggles shall not exceed 50 oz.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helment with googles does not exceed 50 oz.
1.5.3. Profile. Helmet shall be a modern/contemporary style with a condensed side and rear brim design to facilitate search of restricted spaces with reduction of weight and SCBA interference. It shall have a bottom length of no more than 12-inches measuring the bottom brim from front to back, and a bottom brim width of no wider than 10 ¾-inches behind the faceshield or goggle attachment hardware points.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helment is a modern/contemporary style.
Technical Rescue Helment has a condensed side.
Technical Rescue Helment has a rear brim design to facilitate search of restricted spaces with reduction of weight and SCBA interference.
Technical Rescue Helment has a bottom length of no more than 12-inches measuring the bottom brim from front to back.
Technical Rescue Helment has a bottom brim width of no wider than 10 ¾-inches behind the faceshield or goggle attachment hardware points.
1.5.4. Outer Shell. Shell shall be heat-resistant thermoplastic or equal and contemporary styled with colors available in white, yellow, red, black, blue, orange and lime-yellow. The edge of the outer shell shall have aluminum reinforced edging that secures at the rear of the brim by stainless steel clip and D-ring.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helment shell is heat-resistant thermoplastic or equal.
Technical Rescue Helment shell is contemporary styled.
Technical Rescue Helment is available in white.
Technical Rescue Helment is available in yellow.
Technical Rescue Helment is available in red.
Technical Rescue Helment is available in black.
Technical Rescue Helment is available in blue.
Technical Rescue Helment is available in orange.
Technical Rescue Helment is available in lime-yellow.
Technical Rescue Helment edge of the outer shell doeshave aluminum reinforced edging .
Technical Rescue Helment reinforced edging secures at the rear of the brim by stainless steel clip.
Technical Rescue Helment reinforced edging secures at the rear of the brim by stainless steel D-ring.
1.5.5. Energy Absorbing System. The energy absorbing system shall include a heat-resistant inner shell unit and crown strap suspension system capable of meeting or exceeding NFPA Standards.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helment has an energy absorbing system.
Technical Rescue Helment has a heat-resistant inner shell unit.
Technical Rescue Helment has a crown strap suspension system.
Technical Rescue Helment has a crown strap suspension system capable of meeting or exceeding NFPA Standards.
1.5.6. Frontal Helmet Identifier. The contractor shall provide a leather frontal helmet identifier affixed to the helmet.N/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helment has a leather frontal helmet identifier affixed to the helmet.
1.5.6.1. Identifier shall be offered with background colors of either red or white and foreground colors of either black or white. Font colors shall be offered in either black or red.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helment has a background color of red.
Technical Rescue Helment has a background color of white.
Technical Rescue Helment has a foreground color of black.
Technical Rescue Helment has a foreground color of white.
Technical Rescue Helment has a font color of black.
Technical Rescue Helment has a font color of red.
1.5.6.2. Top arched text shall be open to base or up to manufacturer’s maximum.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helment has top arched text that does open to base or up to manufacturer’s maximum.
1.5.6.3. Bottom text shall state USAF.N/AN/AN/A
Bottom text states USAF.
1.5.6.4. Center shall be duty position or graphic art decals offered by the manufacturer.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helmet has a center with duty position or graphic art decals offered by the manufacturer.
1.5.7. Headband System. The headband shall have a quick-adjustment ratcheting capability for sizing that attaches to a heat-resistant nylon headband. Headband shall also be adjustable to raise or lower to enhance fit and comfort.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helmet has a headband with a quick-adjustment ratcheting capability for sizing.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a headband adjustment system that attaches to a heat-resistant nylon headband.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a headband that can be adjustable to raise to enhance fit and comfort.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a headband that can be adjustable to lower to enhance fit and comfort.
1.5.8. Brow Pad. The brow pad shall be a cushioned fire resistant (FR) cotton material at the forehead and extend to the rear for stability and comfort. Brow pad shall be detachable by hook and loop fastener material to permit removal for laundering and replacement. Stitched attachment to the headband will not be permitted.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helmet has a brow pad.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a brow pad that is cushioned fire resistant (FR) cotton material at the forehead.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a brow pad that is cushioned fire resistant (FR) cotton material that extends to the rear for stability and comfort.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a brow pad that is detachable by hook and loop fastener material to permit removal for laundering and replacement.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a brow pad that is not stitched to the headband.
1.5.9. Chin Strap. The chin strap shall be ¾-inch black fire resistant (FR) strapping with quick-release capability. Strapping shall be anchored to the outer shell on both sides with quick-release buckle located to the right side and strap adjustment to the left side.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helmet has a chin strap that is ¾-inch blackfire resistant (FR) strapping.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a chin strap has quick-release capability.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a chin strap is anchored to the outer shell on both sides.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a chin strap with a quick-release buckle located to the right side.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a chin strap with a strap adjustment to the left side.
1.5.10. Ear/Neck Protector. The ear/neck protector shall be rip-stop Nomex® or equivalent outer shell with two layers of FR cotton flannel. Ear/neck protector shall attach to the interior of the inner shell unit.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helmet has a ear protector with rip-stop fire resistant (FR) outer shell.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a neck protector with rip-stop fire resistant (FR) outer shell.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a ear protector two layers of FR cotton flannel.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a neck protector two layers of FR cotton flannel.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a ear protector attaches to the interior of the inner shell unit.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a neck protector attaches to the interior of the inner shell unit.
1.5.10.1. 6-inches to the sides of the helmet at the chinstrap anchors.N/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helmet has a ear protector that extends 6-inches to the sides of the helmet at the chinstrap anchors.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a neck protector that extends 6-inches to the sides of the helmet at the chinstrap anchors.
1.5.10.2. 6-1/2 inches to the center rear at the helmet brim.N/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helmet has a ear protector that extends 6-1/2 inches to the center rear at the helmet brim.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a neck protector that extends 6-1/2 inches to the center rear at the helmet brim.
1.5.11. Four Inch Faceshield Option. The faceshield shall be hard-coated high heat thermoplastic with 4-inches of vertical protection and contoured to the front helmet brim. Faceshield shall be NFPA 1971 compliant for wear when structural fire fighting or performing technical rescue. In addition, faceshield shall be certified to meet the optic requirements of ANSI Z87.1 Standard for Eye and Face Protection. The faceshield shall retract 90 degrees when stowed and mount to the outer shell with a tensioning handwheel. Mounting brackets shall attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel bolts and nuts.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helmet has a faceshield that is hard-coated high heat thermoplastic.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a faceshield that is 4-inches of vertical protection.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a faceshield that is contoured to the front helmet brim.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a faceshield that is NFPA 1971 compliant.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a faceshield that is ANSI Z87.1 compliant.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a faceshield that does retract 90 degrees when stowed.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a faceshield that does mount to the outer shell with a tensioning handwheel.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a faceshield that does have mounting brackets shall attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel bolts and nuts.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a faceshield that attaches to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel bolts.
Technical Rescue Helmet has a faceshield that attaches to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel nuts.
1.5.12. Goggles. Contractor shall offer goggles option that are NFPA 1971 compliant for wear when structural fire fighting or performing technical rescue. In addition, goggles shall be certified to meet the optic requirements of ANSI Z87.1 Standard for Eye and Face Protection. Goggle frames shall be flame and heat-resistant, accommodate most prescription eyewear, and ventilated. Lens shall offer high clarity without distortion and be anti-fog, scratch and impact resistant, and meet MIL Spec (MIL-DTL-43511D) for .22 caliber ballistic impact. Strap shall be 1-inch Nomex® or equal material that easily adjusts for secure fit while wearing gloves.N/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helmet offers goggles.
Technical Rescue Helmet goggles are NFPA 1971 compliant.
Technical Rescue Helmet goggles are ANSI Z87.1 compliant.
Technical Rescue Helmet goggles frames are flame-resistant.
Technical Rescue Helmet goggles frames are heat-resistant.
Technical Rescue Helmet goggles accommodate most prescription eyewear.
Technical Rescue Helmet goggles are ventilated.
Technical Rescue Helmet goggles lenses are high clarity without distortion.
Technical Rescue Helmet goggles lenses are anti-fog.
Technical Rescue Helmet goggles lenses are scratch resistant.
Technical Rescue Helmet goggles lenses are impact resistant.
Technical Rescue Helmet goggles lenses are MIL Spec (MIL-DTL-43511D) compliant.
Technical Rescue Helmet goggles have a strap that is 1-inch Nomex®
Technical Rescue Helmet goggles easily adjusts for secure fit while wearing gloves.
1.5.13. Retro-reflective trim. Outer shell shall have 5 – 1-inch x 4-inch fluorescent lime-yellow, retro-reflective glass bead based labels or markings around the outer shell.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Technical Rescue Helmet outer shell has 5 – 1-inch x 4-inch labels or markings around the outer shell.
Technical Rescue Helmet outer shell has 5 – 1-inch x 4-inch fluorescent lime-yellow, retro-reflective glass bead based labels or markings around the outer shell.
1.6.0 STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING HELMET (TRADITIONAL STYLE).
1.6.1. Structural Firefighting Helmet. Helmets for Structural Fire Fighting shall meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, 2018 Edition when configured with a compliant shell, energy absorbing system, retention system, ear/neck covers, fluorescent and retroreflective trim, and 4-inch faceshield, internally integrated visor type or goggles permitted unattached, not assembled to the helmet.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet has a compliant shell.
Structural Helmet has a energy absorbing system.
Structural Helmet has a retention system.
Structural Helmet has ear covers.
Structural Helmet has a neck cover.
Structural Helmet has fluorescent and retroreflective trim.
Structural Helmet has a 4-inch faceshield.
1.6.2. Weight. Structural Fire Fighting Helmet with a fire resistant (FR) ear/neck protector and NFPA 1971 compliant faceshield shall not exceed 54.5 oz.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet does not exceed 54.5 oz.
1.6.3. Profile. Helmet shall be a modern/traditional style with a flared, rear-brim with a length of 15-5/8 inch, width shall be 12” and the height of no more than 7”N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet has a traditional modern/contemporary style.
Structural Helmet has a rear brim design.
Structural Helmet has a bottom length of no more than 12-inches measuring the bottom brim from front to back.
Helmet shall be a modern/traditional style with a flared, rear-brim with a length of 15-5/8 inch, width shall be 12” and the height of no more than 7” inches.
1.6.4. Outer Shell. Shell shall be heat-resistant thermoplastic or equal and contemporary styled with colors available in white, yellow, red, black, blue, orange and lime-yellow. The edge of the outer shell shall have aluminum reinforced edging that secures at the rear of the brim by stainless steel clip and D-ring.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet is heat-resistant thermoplastic or equal.
Structural Helmet available in white.
Structural Helmet available in yellow.
Structural Helmet available in red.
Structural Helmet available in black.
Structural Helmet available in blue.
Structural Helmet available in orange.
Structural Helmet available lime-yellow.
Structural Helmet has a aluminum reinforced edging that secures at the rear of the brim by stainless steel clip and D-ring.
1.6.5. Energy Absorbing System. The energy absorbing system shall include a heat-resistant inner shell unit and crown strap suspension system capable of meeting or exceeding NFPA Standards.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet energy absorbing system has a heat-resistant inner shell unit.
Structural Helmet energy absorbing system has a crown strap suspension system.
1.6.6. Frontal Helmet Identifier. Structural Helmet shall have a leather frontal helmet identifier affixed to the helmet. The helmet identifier will include:N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet has a leather frontal helmet identifier affixed to the helmet.
1.6.6.1. Identifier shall be offered with background colors of either red, black, or white and foreground colors of either red, black, or white. Font colors shall be offered in either red, black, or white.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet has red background available.
Structural Helmet has black background available.
Structural Helmet has white background available.
Structural Helmet has red foreground available.
Structural Helmet has black foreground available.
Structural Helmet has white foreground available.
Structural Helmet has red font color available.
Structural Helmet has black font color available.
Structural Helmet has white font color available.
1.6.6.2. Top arched text shall be open to base or up to manufacturer’s maximum.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet top arched text is open to base or up to manufacturer’s maximum.
1.6.6.3. Bottom text shall state USAF.N/AN/AN/AN/A
1.6.6.4. Center shall be duty position or graphic art decals offered by the manufacturer.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet center duty position available.
Structural Helmet center graphic art decals available
1.6.7. Headband System. The headband shall have a quick-adjustment ratcheting capability for sizing that attaches to a heat-resistant nylon headband. Headband shall also be adjustable to raise or lower to enhance fit and comfort.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet has a headband with a quick-adjustment ratcheting capability for sizing.
Structural Helmet has a headband that attaches to a heat-resistant nylon headband.
Structural Helmet headband is adjustable to raise enhance fit and comfort.
Structural Helmet headband is adjustable to lower enhance fit and comfort.
1.6.8. Brow Pad. The brow pad shall be a cushioned fire resistant (FR) cotton material at the forehead and extend to the rear for stability and comfort. Brow pad shall be detachable by hook and loop fastener material to permit removal for laundering and replacement. Stitched attachment to the headband will not be permitted.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet has a brow pad that is cushioned fire resistant (FR) cotton material at the forehead.
Structural Helmet has a brow pad that is cushioned fire resistant (FR) cotton material and extend to the rear for stability and comfort.
Structural Helmet brow pad is detachable by hook and loop fastener material to permit removal for laundering and replacement.
Structural Helmet brow pad is not a stitched attachment to the headband.
1.6.9. Chin Strap. The chin strap shall be ¾-inch black fire resistant (FR) strapping with quick-release capability. Strapping shall be anchored to the outer shell on both sides with quick-release buckle located to the right side and strap adjustment to the left side.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet chin strap is ¾-inch blackfire resistant (FR).
Structural Helmet chin strap does have a quick-release capability
Structural Helmet chin strap anchored to the outer shell on both sides.
Structural Helmet chin strap anchors have a quick-release buckle located to the right side.
Structural Helmet chin strap anchors have a strap adjustment on the left side.
1.6.10. Ear/Neck Protector. The ear/neck protector shall be rip-stop fire resistant (FR) outer shell with two layers of FR cotton flannel. Ear/neck protector shall attach to the interior of the inner shell unit and have the following minimum coverage to the sides and rear of the helmet brim.N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet ear/neck protector is rip-stop fire resistant (FR).
Structural Helmet ear/neck protector has two layers of FR cotton flannel.
Structural Helmet ear/neck protector does attach to the interior of the inner shell unit.
1.6.10.1. 6-inches to the sides of the helmet at the chinstrap anchors.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet ear/neck protector is 6-inches to the sides of the helmet at the chinstrap anchors.
1.3.10.2. 6-1/2-inches to the center rear at the helmet brim.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural Helmet ear/neck protector is 6-1/2-inches to the center rear at the helmet brim.
1.6.11. Structural faceshield and/or eye protection shall be NFPA 1971 compliant for wear when structural firefighting or performing technical rescue. In addition, faceshield shall be certified to meet the optic requirements of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, Standard for Eye and Face Protection. The faceshield shall retract 90 degrees when stowed and mount to the outer shell with a tensioning hand wheel. Mounting brackets shall attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel bolts and nuts. Structural faceshields shall be offered with a Four Inch Faceshield (as referenced in 6.10.)N/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural faceshield is NFPA 1971 compliant.
Structural faceshield is ANSI Z87.1 compliant.
Structural faceshield does retract 90 degrees when stowed.
Structural faceshield does mount to the outer shell with a tensioning hand wheel.
Structural faceshield mounting brackets do attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel bolts.
Structural faceshield mounting brackets do attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel nuts.
Structural faceshield offered in four inch faceshield.
Structural faceshield offered in six inch faceshield.
1.6.11.1. Option 1 – Four Inch Faceshield. The faceshield shall be hard-coated high heat thermoplastic with 4-inches of vertical protection and contoured to the front helmet brim.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural four inch faceshield is hard-coated high heat thermoplastic.
Structural four inch faceshield has 4-inches of vertical protection and contoured to the front helmet brim.
Structural four inch faceshield is contoured to the front helmet brim.
Structural four inch faceshield has 4-inches of vertical protection and contoured to the front helmet brim.
Structural four inch faceshield is contoured to the front helmet brim.
1.6.12. Retro-reflective trim. Outer shell shall have 5 – 1-inch x 4-inch fluorescent lime-yellow, retro-reflective glass bead based labels or markings around the outer shell.N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Structural helmet outer shell has 5 – 1-inch x 4-inch labels or markings around the outer shell.
Structural helmet outer shell has 5 – 1-inch x 4-inch fluorescent lime-yellow, retro-reflective glass bead based labels or markings.

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