Firefighter_Uniform-Memphis_Specification_(ITB).docx
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This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) specification document for the 164th Air National Guard Fire Protection Activities in Memphis, Tennessee, detailing requirements for a comprehensive three-year civilian firefighter uniform and apparel contract. The procurement encompasses 15 line items including cargo trousers, polo shirts (short and long sleeve in red, navy, and grey), navy and white t-shirts, rigger belts, work socks, safety-certified work boots, navy shorts, sweatpants, sweatshirts, ball caps, winter jackets with removable liners and hoods, watch caps/beanies, and job shirts. All items must meet NFPA 1975 (2019 edition) certification standards where applicable and be available in extended sizes from small through 3XL with tall size options. Customization requirements include embroidered unit identification ("164th ANG FIRE MEMPHIS"), rank-specific badges with varying bugle designations, firefighter names and job titles, and specific stitching specifications varying by color and rank. The bid period opens December 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST and closes January 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with all items to be delivered to the National Guard Armory in Memphis by December 15, 2025. The vendor must provide full-service outfitting including on-site measurements within seven business days if needed and deliver all ordered items within 30 business days of order placement, with exchange or reorder provisions for items not meeting specifications.
The contract is valued at approximately $84,346.20 for the 36-month term with a potential 180-day extension option, effective January 23, 2026. Preferred vendors include 5.11 Tactical, Blauer, Hanes, Champion, Blackhawk, Spec-Ops, and other specified brands, though equivalent alternatives are permitted. Bidders must be registered with the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal, comply with Tennessee contractor licensing requirements, submit pricing for each line item, complete a diversity business participation form, and affirm compliance with the Iran Divestment Act. All bidders must provide a certificate of insurance covering workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability or proof of self-insurance. The successful contractor must maintain records for five years and is subject to audit by the State and Comptroller of the Treasury. Bids must be submitted through the Tennessee EDISON system, with primary contacts being Melinda Nelson (615/313-0521) and Joseph Dimauro (901-291-7245).
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Trouser, Cargo The following is information regarding the general requirements of all vendors and specifications required for firefighter work trousers.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Vendor will provide full service for outfitting firefighter personnel.
2. Vendor will deliver the trousers ordered within (30) business days of placing an order.
3. Vendor will exchange or reorder, if necessary, any trousers that do not properly fit or do not meet the below listed specifications.
SPECFICATIONS:
1. Professional flat front design.
2. Self- adjusting tunnel waistband.
3. Internal gripper panel keeps shirt tucked in.
4. Certified to NFPA 1975 (2019 edition).
5. Relaxed fit for freedom of movement
6. Silicone crease retention process
7. Front quarter pocket styling
8. Twin covert storage pockets
9. Diamond gusted crotch for full mobility
10. Locking brass YKK zippers
11. Genuine Prym snaps
12. Trousers should be available in waist size 28-52 or larger.
Suggested style: 5.11 tactical Men’s BDU pants- 6 pkts (preferred)
CIVILIAN FIREFIGHTER UNIFORMS
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 24
ANG FIRE PROTECTION ACTIVITIES
Alternate: Blauer Cargo NFPA 1975 Station wear 6 PKT trousers or equivalent
Shirt, Polo The following is information regarding the general requirements of all vendors and specifications required for firefighter polo work shirts.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Vendor will provide full service for outfitting firefighter personnel.
2. Vendor will deliver ordered shirts within (30) business days of placing an order.
3. Vendor will exchange or reorder, if necessary, any shirt that does not properly fit or does not meet the below listed specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS:
1. Shall meet the NFPA 1975 Standard on workstation uniforms.
2. Shall be available in short sleeve.
3. Shall be available in long sleeve.
4. Shall be available in varying colors (RED, NAVY, GREY)
5. Shall be available in neck size from small to 3XL or larger.
6. Shall provide a tall size as an option, if available.
7. Shall have collar points that measure no less than 2 7/8 inches.
8. Name and job title shall be stitched over the right breast pocket. (see below)
9. Stitching on red shirts will be gold, Black stitching on grey shirts and White stitching on navy blue shirts.
10. Shirts will have 164th ANG FIRE MEMPHIS stitched in two lines on the back of the shirt, top center, below the collar.
11. Fire department shall provide samples of all badges and stitching (electronic JPEG and actual) to vendor
12. All stitching shall be approximately 3/8 inches in height.
| Firefighter |
| Station Captain |
| Assistant Chief |
| Deputy Chief |
| (Right Breast) |
| (Right Breast) |
| (Right breast) |
| (Right Breast) |
| Firefighter |
| Station Captain |
| Assistant Chief |
| Deputy Chief |
| Left Breast |
| Left Breast |
| Left Breast |
| Left Breast |
· Badges should be 3.5 in length and 3 inches in width
· Silver thread with black letters
· Firefighter 1 – 1 bugle
· Firefighter 2/Station Captain/Lead- 2 bugles
· Firefighter Assistant Chief – 3 Bugles and gold center
· Firefighter Deputy Chief 4 Bugles and gold center Professional Short Sleeve Polo 100% cotton NFPA 1975 Preferred style: 5.11 tactical polo item #41060 or equivalent Colors available: Navy, Grey, and Red
Stitched on back.
164th ANG FIRE
MEMPHIS
164th ANG FIRE
MEMPHIS
164th ANG FIRE
MEMPHIS
T-Shirt, Navy & White
The following is information regarding the general requirements of all vendors and specifications required for firefighters work shirts.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Vendor will deliver ordered T-shirts within (30) business days of placing an order.
2. Vendor will exchange or reorder, if necessary, any T-shirt that does not properly fit or does not meet the listed below specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS:
1. Shall be manufactured 100% cotton.
2. Shall be available in navy blue.
3. Shall be available in size Small -3XL
4. Shall provide a tall size as an option, if available.
5. Shall be short sleeved
6. Unit (Memphis belle) logo print screen shall be placed over left breast of t-shirt (See below)
7. Fire department shall furnish vendor with sample jpeg and actual, of logo screen.
8. Logo screen shall measure approximately 3 ¾ inches in diameter.
9. Belle logo will be multicolored on the navy and white t-shirt. (Front of shirt)
Suggested Style:
Champion 100% Cotton jersey t-shirt or Hanes Beefy T style or equivalent Belt The following is information regarding the general requirements of all vendors and specifications required for firefighter belt.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Vendor will deliver ordered belt within (30) business days of placing an order.
2. Vendor will exchange or reorder, if necessary, any belt that does not properly fit or does not meet the below listed specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS:
1. Super strong 1 3/4” nylon webbing with over 8000-pound tensile strength.
2. Hypalon abrasion liner minimizes wear to belt at hardware contact points.
3. Excessive & redundant stitching ensures that this belt will hold up under the worst of situations.
4. Hook and Loop covered to prevent the rigger’s belt from flapping.
5. Heat-sealed bitter end eliminates unraveling.
6. Color. Black
7. Waist sizes: regular, 24-34 inches; Large, 34-40 inches and X-Large, 40-46 inches.
Suggested Style:
Blackhawk CQB Riggers Belt (model 15540- Black) or Spec-Ops Riggers Belt (Model 29834- Black) or Equivalent
Black Work Socks The following is information regarding the general requirements of all vendors and specifications required for firefighter work socks.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Vendor will deliver ordered work socks within 30 business days of placing an order.
2. Vendor will exchange or reorder, if necessary, any pair of work socks that do not properly fit or does not meet the below listed specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS:
1. Trans Dry Cotton
2. Reinforced heel, sole and toe
Suggested Style:
1.11 style #10013 black crew cotton with reinforced toe
Under Armor men’s Charged Black Cotton crew or equivalent.
Work boots The following is information regarding the general requirements of all vendors and specifications required for firefighter work boots.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Vendor will deliver ordered work boots within 30 business days of placing an order.
2. Vendor will exchange or reorder, if necessary, any pair of work boots that do not properly fit or does not meet the below listed specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS:
1. Shall be black in color.
2. Shall be available in wide sizes.
3. Full grain leather and rugged nylon construction
4. Generous open cell foam cushioning
5. Hypertext lasting board
6. Non-metallic shank
7. Puncture resistant midsole board
8. YKK Zipper hardware
9. Side zip option
10. Stay-tied sausage laces
11. ASTM F2413-05 MC/75 I/75 EH PR certified safety toe
12. Waterproof/breathable BPR membrane
13. Antibacterial and moisture- wicking lining
14. Cushioned insole
15. Oil and slip resistant, no-squeak outsole
16. Semi- rigid heel and toe reinforcement
Suggested Style options:
5.11 Tactical Company 2.0 A.T.A.C 6-inch Boot Rocky Alpha Force Men’s 6’ boot Black Diamond Battle OPS Men’s 6” Tactical Side Zip boot Redback Steel Toe Easy Escape Black 6-inch boot
Shorts, Navy
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Vendor will provide full service for outfitting firefighter personnel. This will include on-site measurements if needed.
2. Vendor will provide on-site measurements within (7) business days of notification for a need to place an order if needed.
3. Vendor will deliver ordered work PT shorts within 30 business days of placing an order.
4. Vendor will exchange or reorder, if necessary, any pair of PT shorts that do not properly fit or does not meet the below listed specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS:
1. Shall be manufactured with a minimum of 100% cotton.
2. Shall be available in navy blue.
3. Shall be available with pockets.
4. Unit (Memphis belle) logo print screen shall be placed over center front left leg or thigh (See below)
5. Fire department shall furnish vendor with sample jpeg and actual, of logo screen.
6. Logo screen shall measure approximately 3 ¾ inches in diameter.
7. Logo will be multicolored on the Navy short.
Champion Authentic Cotton Jersey 7- or 9-Inch Shorts Style- C85653 or Soffee Heavyweight Short, or equivalent with pockets
Sweatpants The following is information regarding the general requirements of all vendors and specifications required for firefighter exercise style sweatpants.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Vendor will deliver ordered sweatpants within (30) business days of placing an order.
2. Vendor will exchange or reorder, if necessary, any pair of sweatpants that do not properly fit or does not meet the below listed specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS:
1. Shall be manufactured with a minimum of 100% cotton.
2. Shall be available in navy blue.
3. Unit logo approximately 2 ¾ inches diameter shall be attached don the center front of left leg of sweatpants. Logo shall be multicolored. (see below)
4. Sample unit screen print log shall be provided to vendor for manufacture by fire department.
5. Vendor will supply the screen print logo to be attached to front left leg of sweatpants.
6. Shall be available in sizes S-3XL.
7. Shall have side seam pockets.
8. Shall have elastic cuffs and covered elastic waistband.
(left upper thigh)
Suggested Style: Champion Style or Hanes or equivalent with pockets.
Sweatshirt The following is information regarding the general requirements of all vendors and specifications required for firefighter exercise style sweatshirts.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Vendor will deliver ordered sweatshirt within (30) business days of placing an order.
2. Vendor will exchange or reorder, if necessary, any pair of sweatshirts that do not properly fit or do not meet the below listed specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS:
1. Shall be manufactured with a minimum of 100% cotton.
2. Shall be available in navy blue.
3. Shall be spandex-reinforced neck, cuffs and waistband.
4. Shall be available in sizes S-3XL.
5. Unit screen print logo approximately 2 ¾ inches diameter shall be attached on the center front of left breast of sweatshirt. Screen prints shall be all white. (see below)
6. Sample unit screen print log shall be provided to vendor for manufacture by fire department.
7. Logo screen shall measure approximately 3 ¾ inches in diameter.
8. Logo will be multicolored on front left chest.
(Front left breast)
Champion or Hanes Sweatshirt or equivalent.
Ball Cap
The following is information regarding the general requirements of all vendors and specifications required for firefighter ball caps.
General Requirements:
1. Vendor will deliver ordered ball caps within (30) business days of placing an order.
2. Vendor will exchange or reorder, if necessary, any ball cap that does not properly fit or does not meet the below listed specifications.
Specifications:
1. Shall be available in navy blue.
2. Shall come in multiple sizes.
3. Unit patch or embroidery approximately 2 inches diameter shall be embroidered on the center front of the ball cap.
PFX-120, Blauer 197
Jacket with Liner The following is information regarding the general requirements of all vendors and specifications required for firefighter winter jacket.
General Requirements:
1. Vendor will deliver ordered winter jacket within (30) business days of placing an order.
2. Vendor will exchange or reorder, if necessary, any winter jacket that does not properly fit or does not meet the below listed specifications.
Specifications:
1. Jacket shall be Gore-Tex or 100% Nylon
2. Shall be waterproof.
3. Shall be breathable.
4. Shall be equipped with a removable liner.
5. Shall be available in navy blue.
6. Shall be equipped with a removable hood
7. Shall be available size S-3XL or larger.
8. Shall provide a Tall size as an option, if available.
The following line items apply to the jacket shell and liner:
9. On the jacket shell- American Flag on the right sleeve and stars to the front.
10. Firefighter Badge will be embroidered and sewn on the left breast and shall be composed of approximately 17,700 stitches.
11. The stitching for the badge will be appropriate to the position (electronic jpeg image and actual) to vendor.
12. Firefighter Badge embroidered will be 3 ¾ inches in size.
13. Name above and rank/ position below will be embroidered on the right breast.
14. Lettering shall be in white for Firefighter or Station Captain(below) Name First initial and Last name
15. Lettering shall be in gold for Assistant Chief and Deputy Chief (below) Name first initial and Last name
Suggested Style: Preferred Blauer Coat w/ Liner, Thinsulate jacket, Jacket model #9820 Dark Navy Tacshell Jacket) and (soft Shell liner model 4660) Alternate 5.11 Tactical 5-in- 1 Jacket item #48017 or equivalent. Also, the liner must be able to be worn independently of the shell.
Watch Cap or Beanie The following is information regarding the general requirements of all vendors and specifications required for firefighter knit cap.
General Requirements:
1. Vendors will provide firefighter personnel with a multi-size option.
2. Vendor will provide within (7) business days of notification for a need to place an order.
3. Vendor will deliver ordered item within (30) business days of placing an order.
4. Vendor will exchange or reorder, if necessary, any item that does not properly fit or does not meet the below listed specifications.
Specifications:
1. Beanie shall be polyester fleece or 100% Nylon
2. Shall be waterproof.
3. Shall be breathable.
4. Shall be available in navy blue.
5. Shall be available in multiple sizes.
6. 164 Fire embroidered in red around brim.
Suggested Style: Blauer 160
Job Shirt
The following is information regarding the general requirements of all vendors and specifications required for firefighter knit cap.
General Requirements:
1. Vendors will provide firefighter personnel with a small through 3XL to include TALL option.
2. Vendor will provide within (7) business days of notification for a need to place an order if needed.
3. Vendor will deliver ordered item within (30) business days of placing an order.
4. Vendor will exchange or reorder, if necessary, any item that does not properly fit or does not meet the below listed specifications.
Specifications:
1. ¾ zip pullover
2. Shall meet the NFPA 1975 Standard on workstation uniforms.
3. Shall have a minimum weight of 5.25 oz./ square yard
4. Shall be available in long sleeve.
5. Shall be available in neck size from small to 3XL or larger.
6. Shall provide a tall size as an option, if available.
7. Shall have collar points that measure no less than 2 7/8 inches.
8. Name and job title shall be stitched over the right breast pocket. (see below)
9. White thread shall be utilized as stitching on Firefighter 1 and Station Captain job shirts.
10. Gold thread shall be utilized as stitching on Assistant Chief and Deputy Chief job shirts.
11. Fire department shall provide samples of all badges and stitching (electronic JPEG and actual) to vendor
12. All word stitching shall be approximately 3/8 inches in height.
13. All badges shall be 3 ¾ inches in height and 3 inches in width silver embroidery and black lettering.
| White lettering |
| White Lettering |
| Gold Lettering |
| Gold Lettering |
| Firefighter |
| Station Captain |
| Assistant Chief |
| Deputy Chief |
| (Right Breast) |
| (Right Breast) |
| (Right breast) |
| (Right Breast) |
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