Attch 1. PPE CBRN Boot Specifications.pdf

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI)

Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) USAF Approved Chem-Bio (CB) Boot

Specifications

30 August 2021

F&ES USAF Approved Chem-Bio (CB) Boot Specifications 30 August 2021

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Table of Contents

1. SCOPE

2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS SPECIFICATIONS

3. USAF APPROVED CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL (CB) FIRE FIGHTING BOOTS

4. DELIVERY AND SHIPPING

5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

6. GENERAL INFORMATION

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1. SCOPE. The specifications listed below establish the requirement of all Air Force (AF) fire stations including Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) across the contiguous United States (CONUS), as well as outside the contiguous United States (OCONUS) in the AF. The specifications describe mandatory minimum requirements for AF approved firefighter structural and proximity firefighting boot procurement requirements for integration/utilization with Joint Firefighter Integrated Response Ensemble (JFIRE). This contract may also be used by other DoD agencies including the Army and Navy.

2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS SPECIFICATIONS. AF approved CB structural and proximity firefighting boots shall be made in accordance with commercial practices and be compliant with the following specifications and applicable standards. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. However, nothing in this document supersedes current applicable industry standards, laws, or regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

2.1. Applicable Standards and Regulations/Specifications.

2.1.1. 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards

2.1.2. Department of Defense Instruction 6055.06, DoD Fire & Emergency Services

Program

2.1.3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard on Fire Department

Occupational Safety and Wellness Program, current edition

2.1.4. NFPA 1851, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective

Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, current edition

2.1.5. NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue, current edition

2.1.6. NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, current edition

2.1.7. NFPA 1992, Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies, 2012 Edition, current edition

2.1.8. ASTM Standard F2588, Standard Test Method for Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST) for Protective Ensembles

2.1.9. Test Operations Procedure (TOP) 8-2-501, Permeation and Penetration Testing of Air- Permeable, Semipermeable, and Impermeable Materials with Chemical Agents or Simulants (Swatch Testing)

2.2. Berry Amendment Compliant. The AF approved CB boot must be Berry Amendment Compliant, reference 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) 2533a. AF approved CB firefighting boots will be used in a chemical warfare environment; therefore, may use qualifying country sources per DFARS 252.225-7012 (c) (5).

2.3. Certifications/Verification. Items that require Certification/verification shall be valid throughout the life of the contract.

2.4. Warranty. All standard warranties offered in the commercial market (from manufacturer or supplier) shall apply to the Government for all items under contract, CUI Page 4 and shall be enforced by the Government through the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

3. USAF APPROVED CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL (CB) FIRE FIGHTING BOOTS.

3.1. Certification. All boots shall be dual-certified to meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Firefighting and Proximity Firefighting, and certified to meet or exceed NFPA 1992, Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies.

3.2. Globe® PROXIMITY 14" Pull-On Structural Boots. Model numbers 1201480, 1201480W, 1211480, and 1211480W.

3.3. Flame Resistant, Water-Resistant Heavy-Duty Leather. Specially softened tumbled leather in high flex areas.

3.4. GORE® CROSSTECH® Footwear Fabric. A full-height bootie liner made from a package of Omaha lining fabric, 300g insulation, and GORE® CROSSTECH® moisture barrier to provide protection unmatched by any other waterproof, breathable barrier.

3.5. KEVLAR® Blend Protective Shield. Two layers of KEVLAR® blend batting separated by spacer fabric protect the GORE® CROSSTECH® moisture barrier, provides cut resistance, and adds thermal protection.

3.6. Aluminized PBI® Fabric. An added layer between the leather shell and the KEVLAR® blend fiber batting provides additional radiant and conductive heat protection to meet the higher thermal requirements for Proximity Fire Fighting.

3.6.1. 3M SCOTCHLITE™ Reflective Material, for added visibility.

3.7. Pull Straps. Flexible NOMEX® webbing pull-straps reinforced with leather slide easily under turnout pants and are kind to your legs.

3.8. Padded Composite Shin Guard. Provides extra protection when you are working on a ladder.

3.9. HEELPORT™ Internal Fit System. Holds wearer’s heel securely so it won’t slip while cushioning the ankle.

3.10. Composite Heel Counter. Individually molded to fit each size perfectly.

3.11. Composite Safety Toe Cap. Lighter than steel, doesn’t transmit heat or cold, exceeding NFPA standards for safety.

3.12. VIBRAM® Toe Bumper. Made from the same rugged compound as the outsole for abrasion resistance when crawling.

3.13. Dual-Density Enhanced 3D Molded Footbed System. Removable dual-density footbeds are contoured to cradle and cushion the bottom of your feet and to provide arch support. Urethane foam bottom layer provides durable cushioning while a micro-cellular open-cell foam top layer delivers cool, all-day comfort. Moisture-wicking and anti-microbial fabric top pulls moisture away from feet. An additional set of polymer inserts are provided to install under the footbeds when a snugger fit is desired.

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3.14. 3D Composite Lasting Board. Molded, contoured, and lasted to boot uppers with a built-in flex zone in the forefoot and a torsionally stable heel. Works together with the footbed to conform to the shape of the foot.

3.15. Composite Shank. Lighter than steel, doesn’t transmit heat or cold and springs back to shape better.

3.16. Composite Puncture Protection. More flexible than a steel plate and doesn’t transmit heat or cold.

3.17. VIBRAM® Contoured Cup Outsole. Molded outsole wraps onto the leather upper for athletic shoe performance. Flame, abrasion, oil, acid and slip-resistant compound engineered for high traction and durability even during prolonged exposure to extremes of heat and cold.

3.18. Athletic Footwear Construction. Two-part cross-linking adhesive bonds outsoles to the upper. Without stiff welts and ribbed mid-soles, this attachment process is far more flexible.

3.19. Slip-Resistant Tread. Siping – thin slits cut into flat areas across the sole – opens up when flexed to provide additional traction on water and ice. Self-cleaning lugs and omni-direction tread pattern designed for superior performance in all terrains and when working on ladders.

3.20. Weight. The weight of a men’s size 10 boot shall not exceed 3.85 lbs. When paired or weighed together shall not exceed 7.7 lbs.

3.21. Labels. Appropriate warning label(s) shall be permanently affixed. Additionally, the label(s) shall include the following information:

3.21.1. Compliance to NFPA Standard 1971 for both structural firefighting and proximity firefighting; and NFPA Standard 1992. UL, SEI, ITS/ETL or other certifier’s mark.

3.21.2. A complete user information guide shall be included with each pair of boots to include sizing information in accordance with paragraph 3.22., per

NFPA 1971.

3.22. Boot Sizes. Shall be available in Men’s 5 – 15.5 (full and half sizes), 16 – 17 (full sizes only) in Narrow, Medium, Wide, and X-Wide widths. Men’s sizes shall also be available in a wider calf model in the same size range that will provide a wider circumference at the calf to fit those with larger calves. Boots shall be available in Women’s 5 – 12 (full and half sizes) in Narrow, Medium, Wide, and X-wide widths.

4. DELIVERY AND SHIPPING.

4.1. Delivery Timelines. The contractor shall deliver all purchases within 45 business days for CONUS shipments and 55 business days for OCONUS shipments from receipt of order and all shipping costs shall be included in the price of the product.

4.2. Tracking and Shipping. All shipping associated with the purchase of the boots will be FOB destination.

4.2.1. The contractor shall be responsible for tracking all product shipments to their final destination.

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4.2.2. The contractor shall provide a tracking system which will include date shipped, carrier, tracking number, contracted delivery date and actual date received.

4.2.3. The contractor shall include a copy of the order with each shipment.

4.2.4. All boxes furnished by the contractor will be considered a deliverable item and shall be Government property at the end of the contract period.

4.3. Delivery Hours. All deliveries should be made between the hours of 8AM and 3PM, local time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Deliveries outside of these hours shall be coordinated and approved by the respective Ordering Official.

4.4. Delivery Responsibility. It is the contractor’s responsibility to notify the respective Contracting Officer or Ordering Official noted on the Delivery Order, of any delay in meeting the delivery requirements. However, any allowance of the delay in delivery does not change the terms or conditions of the contract.

5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

5.1. Quarterly Data Reporting. The contractor shall provide reports on a recurring basis to the USAF F&ES PPE Contracting Officer IAW CDRL A001 – F&ES PPE Quarterly Data Reporting. This report will convey the contract performance and Government spend during each Government fiscal quarter.

6. GENERAL INFORMATION.

6.1. No AF deviations to the specifications. If the contractor receives a phone call/email from an Air Force fire unit asking to buy a similar CB boot item to an item available via this contract, the contractor shall immediately inform the AF unit that deviations to the Fire Emergency Services Personal Protective Equipment are not allowed and shall not accept any order from an AF fire fighter that deviates from these specifications.

6.2. Ordering Guide. The contractor shall develop ordering procedures that describes at a minimum, the products being offered, instructions on ordering, and a Point of Contact.

6.3. Method of Payment: Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card shall be accepted and used for single orders under $25,000.00