Statement of Need- PFAS Free PPE Final.pdf
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This document is a Statement of Need for PFAS-Free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Department of the Air Force's Air Combat Command. The required items include a Wildland/Tactical Jacket and Pants, Helmets, Gloves, Goggles, and Belts, all of which must be PFAS-free and dual certified to NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1977 standards. The solicitation specifies the quantities and sizes needed for each item. The contractor will be required to come on-site to measure the personnel. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity with a NAICS code of 339113 and a Product Service Code of 4240. The offer due date is September 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM CST, and all questions must be submitted by September 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM CST, with answers posted on September 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM CST.
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Statement of Need
Wildland/ Tech Rescue PPE Specifications
1. Wildland/Tactical Jacket: (Quantity: 60)
- PFAS Free
- Dual certified to NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1977
- Outer shell made of Sigma 7.0, optional snap in moisture barrier.
- Two inside chest pockets with snaps
- Two side pockets with zipper
- Pre-Bent elbows with Para Aramid reinforcements
- High quality wristlets of DuPont Nomex
- Full length zipper front closure with inside storm flap
- 3m FR Comfort trim in high visibility orange or yellow
- Tan/Black in color
- Name tag with 2- or 3-inch letters.
- “OFFUTT FIRE/ RESCUE” straight on back
2. Wildland/Tactical Pants: (Quantity: 60)
- PFAS Free
- Dual certified to NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1977
- Outer shell made of Sigma 7.0, optional snap in moisture barrier.
- Box pocket on each thigh.
- Two side pockets with zippers
- Reinforcements of Para Aramid on knees and bottom cuffs
- Intake on wrist
- Reverse Boot cut
- Intake at hem and zipper up the calf for good fit and easy donning.
- 3m FR Comfort trim in high visibility orange or yellow
- Tan/Black in color
3. Helmet : (Quantity: 60—5 White, 40 Black, 15 Red)
- Certified to NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1977
- High-temperature thermoplastic shell and plastic parts, modacrylic and polyester blend straps, polyamide/polyester, elastane base paddings.
- Fire-retardant
- 3–4-point chinstrap, Fire-retardant, Quick release buckle
- Reflective trim
- Goggle posts.
- Flame resistant neck protector
4. Gloves: (Quantity: 60—5 Small, 5 Medium, 25 Large, 25 X-Large)
- Certified to NFPA 1977
- Modacrylic inner liner for extra protection and comfort sewn in at each fingertip
5. Goggles: (Quantity: 60)
- NFPA 1977 compliance and ANSI Z87.1
- Heat & flame resistant
- Anti-fog lenses
- Helmet mounting system
6. Belt: (Quantity 60:--6 Small, 6 Medium, 24 Large, 24 X-Large)
- Tactical Riggers Belt
- Minimum 1 ¾”
7. Supplier/Contractor come on site to measure personnel.
Statement of Need
What is PFAS? PFAS is a class of chemicals known to harm human health, causing cancer and other serious medical problems. PFAS is used in fire fighter turnout gear and poses an unnecessary occupational threat to firefighters.
Research has shown that significant quantities of PFAS are shed from firefighters’ firefighting ensemble and are being absorbed into their bodies. Studies have also shown that 75% of line of duty firefighter deaths were from occupational cancer.
Fires are a very small percentage of our responses. We find ourselves wearing our firefighting ensemble on most emergencies. This is shortening the lifespan of our gear, and firefighters are in contact with PFAS every time they don their PPE. How can we reduce contact with PFAS? We can look at PFAS free dual certified PPE. This PPE meets NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1977 standards. Over 90 percent of our call volume would fall into this category. We can greatly control and reduce the contact our firefighters have with PFAS.
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