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SP3300-23-Q-5020

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

1. Issuing Office:

DLA Distribution Acquisition Operations (J7)

430 Mifflin Avenue, Suite 3102A

New Cumberland, PA 17070-5008

2. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6 – Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR Subpart 13 Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the RFQ number is SP330023Q5020.

3. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect under:

The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions are available electronically from the following sites:

FAR - https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-1 DFARS - https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/

DLAD - https://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Policy-and-Directives/ This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is being issued to establish a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for Turnout Gear. The Government intends to award one (1) contract as a result of this RFQ and will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449. This acquisition is not a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated procurement. This is a Brand Name only.

4. This RFQ is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 315250 and the size standard is 750 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) for this acquisition is 8415.

5. Delivery Schedule: 60 Days after date of award.

6. DELIVERY INFORMATION

DODAAC

SB3200

DLA DISTRIBUTION SAN JOAQUIN BASE SUPPLY

25600 S. CHRISMAN RD BOSS WHSE 29-5

TRACY, CA 95304

US

FOB point shall be Destination.

7. PROOF OF DELIVERY: Acceptable Proof of Delivery documents include: Shipping Documentation; Materials Inspection and Receiving Report (DD250), Bill of Lading, Packing List, Tracking/Delivery Confirmation or Invoice. To ensure prompt payment to your company, the Proof of Deliveries must include the following:

· CONTRACT NUMBER or ORIGINAL DOCUMENT NUMBER

· DELIVERY ORDER NUMBER (as applicable)

· CLIN /MATERIAL NUMBER

· SPECIFIC QUANTITY SHIPPED IN REFERENCE TO QUANTITY ORDERED

· PRINTED NAME AND WRITTEN SIGNATURE OF A GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE

8. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): A prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award management (SAM) database by the quotation submission date, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov. Contractor shall type company name, address, and CAGE code exactly as it appears in the DoD System for Award Management (SAM) Database.

Company Name:

Company Address:

Telephone:

Cage code:

Point of Contact:

Email:

Manufacturer:

9. INVOICING AND PAYMENT: Invoicing and Payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow. See DFARS Clause 252.232-7006.

10. MARK CONTRACT NUMBER ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE: Contractor must mark the contract or purchase order number on all paperwork and shipments. The order number must appear on the exterior of the shipment. Failure to follow these instructions will hold up payment to you and could result in the return of merchandise at your expense.

11. REQUIREMENTS FOR PALLETS: Material must be shipped on serviceable, winged pallets in accordance with MD00100452, Revision C, dated 09/2016. Please reference the following link for more information:

https://www.dla.mil/LandandMaritime/Offers/Services/TechnicalSupport/Logistics/Packaging/Palletization.aspx The complete specification for winged pallets can be found in Part 9 of ANSI MH1. The pallet must be heat treated, certified, and stamped or branded with the appropriate certification markings in accordance with DOD Manual 4140.65-M.

Please reference the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements for information at this link: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/DLAD/TechnicalandQualityMLofRequirements/ Additional information can be found at:

https://www.dla.mil/LandandMaritime/Offers/Services/TechnicalSupport/Logistics/Packaging/WoodPack.aspx Failure to deliver supplies on pallets with these specifications will result in the Government not accepting the shipment when it arrives at destination. The offeror must quote shipment of supplies in accordance with this requirement.

12. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted by electronic mail to the Acquisition Specialist, via email at Sharon.stine@dla.mil Subject: SP330023Q5020 RFQ Question.

Question(s) must be received by 10:00 AM EST on 15 September 2023. Answers to questions will be posted to the SAM.GOV website via an amendment to the solicitation.

13. The Government is not soliciting for the “same old way” of doing business. The Government encourages proposals that will achieve savings through innovative processes. Furthermore, DLA Distribution personnel are working to eliminate unnecessary requirements and negotiating for a reduction in supplies/material prices. Therefore, your assistance is requested in reducing prices and improving our buying process.

14. Organizational Conflict Of Interest: The contractor shall be ineligible from participation as a contractor, subcontractor, or consultant in any procurement arising or resulting from any of the services provided to DLA on this contract. This restriction includes providing services to any potential bidders on such procurements. The contractor shall not incorporate its product or services in any Performance Work Statement or specification unless directed to do so in writing by the Contracting Officer.

If the contractor, in the performance of this contract, obtains access to information such as plans, policies, reports, studies, financial data, internal data, or any other non-public information or information by the Privacy Act, the contractor agrees not to release such information without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. The use of such information for personal gain is prohibited.

In addition, the contractor agrees that to the extent it receives or is given access to proprietary data, or other confidential or privileged technical, business, or financial information under this contract, it shall treat such information in accordance with any restrictions imposed on such information.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES

UNIT

ITEM NO:

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QTY

U/I

PRICE

AMOUNT

CLIN 0001

TURNOUT GEAR

EA

PANTS, IH READY IH READY PANTS COMPATIBLE WITH SERIES 1 INTERNAL HARNESS, GLOBE ITEM NUMBER GC767G1R, NO SUBSTITUTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMER APPROVAL, SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR SPECIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICS.

UNIT

ITEM NO:

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QTY

U/I

CLIN 0002

EA

HARNESS, FOR 1H READY PANTS, GLOBE SERIES 1 HARNESS, COMPATIBLE WITH 1H READY PANTS GC767G1R, GLOBE ITEM NUMBER 591HS1L, NO SUBSTITUTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMER APPROVAL, SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR SPECIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICS

UNIT

ITEM NO:

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QTY

U/I

CLIN 0003

EA

COAT TURNOUT G-XTREME 3.0 TURNOUT COAT; SPECIFICATIONS ON ATTACHED DOCUMENT. GLOBE ITEM NUMBER 1C767G1T; NO SUBSTITUTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMER APPROVAL, SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR SPECIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICS.

FOB Destination SHIPPING INCLUDED

Offerors shall quote Firm Fixed Unit Prices for all items shown on CLINS. All unit prices should be quoted as FOB DESTINATION pricing.

15. INDEPENDENT PRICING:

Offeror is the Manufacturer (MANF) OR Distributor (DIST) of this product:

X MANF or _________DIST

If a Distributor, Offeror is quoting a product made by the following manufacturer_________________________________

If a Distributor, Offeror is free to set their own pricing: _______YES or _______NO

ADDENDA TO 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (NOV 2021)

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Executive Orders –Commercial Items (MAY 2022)

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(End of Clause) FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Jun 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause Covered Contractor Information System means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information. Federal contract information means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government, but not including information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public websites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments. Information means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009). Information system means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C. 3502).

Safeguarding means measures or controls that are prescribed to protect information systems.

(b) Safeguarding requirements and procedures.

(1) The Contractor shall apply the following basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems. Requirements and procedures for basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems shall include, at a minimum, the following security controls:

(i) Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems).

(ii) Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute.

(iii) Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems.

(iv) Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems.

(v) Identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices.

(vi) Authenticate (or verify) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems.

(vii) Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal Contract Information before disposal or release for reuse.

(viii) Limit physical access to organizational information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.

(ix) Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity; maintain audit logs of physical access; and control and manage physical access devices.

(x) Monitor, control, and protect organizational communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational information systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of the information systems.

(xi) Implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that are physically or logically separated from internal networks.

(xii) Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner.

(xiii) Provide protection from malicious code at appropriate locations within organizational information systems.

(xiv) Update malicious code protection mechanisms when new releases are available.

(xv) Perform periodic scans of the information system and real-time scans of files from external sources as files are downloaded, opened, or executed.

(2) Other requirements - This clause does not relieve the Contractor of any other specific safeguarding requirements specified by Federal agencies and departments relating to covered contractor information systems generally or other Federal safeguarding requirements for controlled unclassified information (CUI) as established by Executive Order 13556.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract (including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items, other than commercially available off-the-shelf items), in which the subcontractor may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.

(End of Clause)

52.219-6 -- Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2019-O0003) Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011)

(a) Definition. “Small business concern,” as used in this clause, means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the size standards in this solicitation.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been totally set aside or reserved for small business concerns; and

(2) Orders set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).*

(c) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a small business concern.

(d) Agreement. A small business concern submitting an offer in its own name shall furnish, in performing the contract, only end items manufactured or produced by small business concerns in the United States or its outlying areas.

If this procurement is processed under simplified acquisition procedures and the total amount of this contract does not exceed $25,000, a small business concern may furnish the product of any domestic firm. This paragraph does not apply to construction or service contracts.

(End of Clause) FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2019-O0003) (JAN 2019)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Definition. As used in this clause—“Similarly situated entity” means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award and that is considered small for the NAICS code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract the subcontractor will perform. An example of a similarly situated entity is a first-tier subcontractor that is a HUBZone small business concern for a HUBZone set- aside or sole source award under the HUBZone Program.

(c) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside or reserved for small business concerns or 8(a) participants;

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants; and

(3) Orders set aside for small business or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(d) Independent contractors. An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.

(e) Agreement. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for—

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities.

Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded;

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(End of clause) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998)

This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect under:

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the contracting officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions are available electronically from the following sites:

FAR - https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-1 DFARS - https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/

DLAD - https://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Policy-and-Directives/ (End of Clause)

DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (DEC 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

· “Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

· “Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

· “Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

· “Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items—

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer._____________Invoice Only_(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer._____N/A______(Contracting Officer: Insert either “Invoice 2in1” or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial item financing, submit a commercial item financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract. [Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF “combo” document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

CLIN 0002 SB320032090AAG

CLIN 0003 SB320032090AAE

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert “See Schedule” or “Not applicable.”**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact. N/A (Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or “Not applicable.”)

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause) L06 Agency Protests (DEC 2016)

Interested parties may file an agency level protest with the contracting officer or may request an independent review by the chief of the contracting office (CCO). Independent review by the CCO is an alternative to consideration by the contracting officer and is not available as an appellate review of a contracting officer decision on a protest previously filed with the contracting officer. Absent a clear indication of the intent to file an agency level protest with the CCO for independent review, protests will be presumed to be protests to the contracting officer.

(End of Text)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

PROTECTIVE JACKET AND PANTS

FOR STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING

SCOPE

This specification details design and materials criteria to afford protection to the upper and lower body, excluding head, hands, feet, against adverse environmental effects during structural fire fighting. All materials and construction will meet or exceed NFPA Standard #1971 and OSHA for structural fire fighters protective clothing.

_____Comply _____Exception

SIZING

In order to insure that every member of the department can safely perform to the maximum of their ability without extra bulk and without restriction, Jackets and Pants shall be available in all sizes and dimensions as follows:

Pants:

Gender:

Gender specific Mens and Womens patterns

Waist:

Even sizes

Body Shape:

Relaxed and Regular Note: Relaxed is a fuller cut in the hips and thighs, like

Relaxed jeans.

Inseam:

Jackets:

Gender:

Gender specific Mens and Womens patterns will be available.

Chest:

Back Length:

Mens 29”, 32”, 35”, 40”

Womens 26”, 29”

Body Shape:

Straight and Tapered Note: The straight cut offers more fullness at the hips

(I.e. jacket sweep) and is recommended when an IH Ready trouser is being

Specified.

Sleeve:

1” increments

Jackets and Pants available in only one standard shape will not be acceptable.

OUTER SHELL MATERIAL ‑ JACKETS AND PANTS

The outer shell shall be constructed of TENCATE "BLACK ADVANCE™ PCA (Producer Colored Aramid)" 50/50 Kevlar®/Nomex® blend material with an approximate weight of 7.0 oz. per square yard. The shell material must be treated with SST( (SUPER SHELLTITE), which is a durable water-repellent finish that also enhances abrasion resistance. Color of the garments shall be black. Bids offering this shell material without the SST( will not be considered. An alternate bid of black Advance in place of the black Advance™ PCA will not be considered.

_____Comply _____Exception

THERMAL INSULATING LINER ‑ JACKET AND PANTS

The thermal liner shall be constructed of 7.6 oz. per square yard TENCATE “CALDURA® SL2i”; one layer of 1.5 oz. and one layer of 2.3 oz. per square yard Nomex® E‑89™ spunlaced Nomex®/Kevlar® aramid blend, quilt stitched to a Kevlar® filament and FR rayon/para-aramid/nylon inherently wicking Caldura® face cloth. A 7 inch by 9 inch pocket, constructed of self material and lined with moisture barrier material, shall be affixed to the inside of the jacket thermal liner on the left side by means of a lock stitch. The thermal liner shall be attached to the moisture barrier and bound together by bias-cut neoprene coated cotton/polyester around the perimeter. This provides superior abrasion resistance to the less expensive, less durable, “stitch and turn” method. Further mention of “Thermal Liner” in this specification shall refer to this section. NOTE: This thermal liner MUST be used exclusively with a minimum 7 oz. per square yard outer shell material or with Crosstech 4A moisture barrier.

MOISTURE BARRIER ‑ JACKETS AND PANTS

The moisture barrier material shall be W.L. GORE CROSSTECH® black moisture barrier - Type 2F, which is comprised of a CROSSTECH® membrane laminated to a 3.3 ounce per square yard Nomex® IIIA woven pajama check substrate. The CROSSTECH® membrane is an enhanced bicomponent membrane comprised of an expanded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene, for example Teflon®) matrix having a continuous hydrophilic (i.e. water-loving) and oleophobic (i.e. oil-hating) coating that is impregnated into the matrix. CROSSTECH® moisture barrier seams shall be sealed with GORE-SEAM® tape using a Series 6000 (or higher) GORE-SEAM™ sealing machine to afford comparable bacteriophage penetration resistance performance. Further mention of “Specified Moisture Barrier” in this specification shall refer to this section.

_____Comply _____Exception

SEALED MOISTURE BARRIER SEAMS

All moisture barrier seams shall be sealed with a minimum 1-inch wide sealing tape. One side of the tape shall be coated with a heat activated glue adhesive. The adhesive side of the tape shall be oriented toward the moisture barrier seam. The adhesive shall be activated by heat and the sealing tape shall be applied to the moisture barrier seams by means of pressure exerted by rollers for that purpose.

METHOD OF THERMAL LINER/MOISTURE BARRIER ATTACHMENT FOR JACKETS AND PANTS

The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the jacket shell. Two strips of 5/8 inch wide FR Velcro® fastener tape shall secure the thermal liner/moisture barrier to the outer shell along the length of the neckline under the collar (see Collar section). The remainder of the thermal liner/moisture barrier shall be secured with snap fasteners appropriately spaced on each jacket facing and Ara-Shield® snap fasteners at each sleeve end. One of the Ara-shield® snap tabs shall be a different color in the liner to correspond with color coded snap tabs for ease of matching the liner system to the outer shell after inspection or cleaning is completed.

The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the pant shell. Nine snap fasteners shall be spaced along the waistband to secure the thermal liner to the shell. The legs of the thermal liner/moisture barrier shall be secured to the shell by means of Ara-Shield® snap fasteners, 2 per leg. The Ara-shield® snap tabs shall be color coded to a corresponding snap tab in the liner for ease of matching the liner system to the outer shell after inspection or cleaning is completed.

THERMAL PROTECTIVE PERFORMANCE

The assembled garment, consisting of an outer shell, moisture barrier and thermal liner, shall exhibit a TPP (Thermal Protective Performance) rating of not less than 35.

STITCHING

The outer shell shall be assembled using stitch type #301, #401, #514 and #516. The thermal liners and moisture barriers shall be assembled using stitch type #301, #401, #504, #514, and #516. Stitching in all seams shall be continuous. Major A outer shell structural seams and major B structural liner seams, shall have a minimum of 8 to 10 stitches per inch. All major A seams shall be sewn with ball point needles only. All seams shall be continuously stitched only.

JACKET CONSTRUCTION

BODY

The body of the shell and AXTION® liner system shall be constructed of three separate panels consisting of two front panels and one back panel. The body panels shall be shaped so as to provide a tailored fit thereby enhancing body movement and shall be joined together by double stitching with Nomex® thread. One-piece outer shells shall not be acceptable.

_____Comply _____Exception

AXTION® BACK

The jackets shall include inverted pleats to afford enhanced mobility and freedom of movement in addition to that provided by the AXTION® sleeves. The outer shell shall have two inverted pleats (one each side) installed on either side of the back body panel. The inverted pleats shall begin at the top of each shoulder and extend vertically down the sides of the jacket to the hem. Maximum expansion of the pleats shall occur at the shoulder area and taper toward the hem.

The thermal liner shall have a single inverted pleat located at the upper middle of the back, corresponding to the added length in the shell provided by the AXTION® back pleats. It will be designed to expand with the outer shell pleats to provide maximum expansion.

The moisture barrier shall be designed with darts corresponding to the added length in the shell provided by the AXTION® back pleats. The darts are positioned at the shoulder blades of the moisture barrier, outside of the SCBA straps and work together with the outer shell and the thermal liner pleats in the AXTION® back providing maximum expansion. The moisture barrier darts will be seam sealed to assure liquid resistance integrity.

LOGOS

The garment brand shall be identified by means of red FR Nomex thread embroidery on the top of the right collar denoting “GLOBE” as the manufacturer. There shall be a reflective label specific to the garment style, measuring 1inch wide by 4 inches long, installed on the left pocket flap.

_____Comply _____Exception

DRAG RESCUE DEVICE (DRD)

A Firefighter Drag Rescue Device shall be installed in each jacket. The ends of a 1½ inch wide strap, constructed of black Kevlar® with a red Nomex® center stripe, will be sewn together to form a continuous loop. The strap will be installed in the jacket between the liner system and outer shell such that when properly installed will loop around each arm. The strap will be accessed through a portal between the shoulders on the upper back where it is secured in place by an FR strap. The DRD shall be removable for laundering. The access port will be covered by an outside flap of shell material, with beveled corners designed to fit between the shoulder straps of an SCBA. The flap will have a NFPA-compliant 3M Scotchlite™ reflective logo patch sewn to the outside to clearly identify the feature as the DRD (Drag Rescue Device). The DRD shall not extend beyond the outside flap. This device provides a quickly deployed means of rescuing a downed firefighter. Flimsy, rope-style DRD straps will not be considered.

LINER ACCESS OPENING (JACKET)

The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the jacket shell. Two strips of ⅝ inch wide FR Velcro® fastener tape shall secure the thermal liner/moisture barrier to the outer shell along the length of the neckline under the collar. This opening shall run the full length of the collar for the purpose of inspecting the inner surfaces of the jacket liner system. The remainder of the thermal liner/moisture barrier shall be secured with a minimum of four snap fasteners appropriately spaced on each jacket facing and four Ara-Shield® snap fasteners at each sleeve end. The outside perimeter of the AXTION® liner moisture barrier and thermal liner layers shall be bound together along the side and bottom edges with a bias-cut neoprene coated cotton/polyester binding for a finished appearance that prevents fraying and wicking of contaminants. Stitching used to secure the thermal liner and moisture barrier in place of the neoprene shall not be considered, since stitching is not able to provide the same level of abrasion resistance.

RETROREFLECTIVE FLUORESCENT TRIM

The retroreflective fluorescent trim shall be lime/yellow 3M Scotchlite™ Triple Trim (L/Y borders with silver center).

Each jacket shall have an adequate amount of retroreflective fluorescent trim affixed to the outside of the outer shell to meet the requirements of NFPA 1971 and OSHA.

The trim shall be in the following widths and shall be NYC style; 3 inch wide stripes ‑ around the bottom of the jacket within approximately 1 inch of the hem, around the back and chest area approximately 3 inches below the armpit, around each sleeve below the elbow, around each sleeve above the elbow.

REINFORCED TRIM STITCHING

All reflective trim is secured to the outer shell with Nomex® thread, using a locking chainstitch protected by our exclusive TrimTrax® system. Developed exclusively by Globe Manufacturing Co., LLC. This strip of 3/32-inch strong, durable, flame resistant black Kevlar® cording provides a bed for the stitching along each edge of the retroreflective fluorescent trim surface and affords extra protection for the thread from abrasion. TrimTrax® has been proven to be 5 to 7 times more durable than single or even double rows of stitching, significantly reducing maintenance costs and providing more value and a longer service life. Two rows of stitching used to attach the trim in place of the TrimTrax® shall be considered an unacceptable alternative, since it has been proven that the two rows of stitching has insignificant impact on wear life. All trim ends shall be securely sewn into a seam for a clean finished appearance.

LETTER PATCH

Sew-On Letter Patch

Lettering on Row ___ will be on a sewn-on letter patch. The sewn-on letter patch shall be constructed of a layer of outer shell material.

CUSTOM LETTERING

Custom lettering

3” lettering to read “SAN JOAQUIN” Arched in 3” letters sew on letter patch upper row

“DLA” in 3” letters underneath arch

Unique firefighters name in 3” letters bottom of jacket, on sew on patch.

COLLAR & FREE HANGING THROAT TAB

The collar shall consist of a four-layer construction and be of two-piece design. The collar shall have a minimum of 3 rows of quilting. The outer layers shall consist of outer shell material, with a minimum of two-layers of specified moisture barrier sandwiched in between (see Moisture Barrier section). The rear inside ply of moisture barrier shall be sewn to the collar’s back layer of outer shell at the edges only. The forward inside ply of moisture barrier shall be sewn to the inside of the collar at the edges only. The multi‑layered configuration shall provide protection from water and other hazardous elements. The collar shall be of two piece design with the left and right halves of all component materials joined in the center by stitching, thereby permitting the collar to retain its proper shape and roll. The collar shall be minimum 3½ inches high and graded to size. The leading edges of the collar shall extend up evenly from the leading edges of the jacket front body panels so that no gap occurs at the throat area. The collar’s back layers of outer shell and moisture barrier shall be joined to the body panels with two rows of stitching. Inside the collar, above the rear seam where it is joined to the shell shall be a strip of ⅝ inch wide FR Velcro® hook fastener tape running the full length of the collar. The collar’s front layers of moisture barrier and outer shell shall have an additional strip of ⅝ inch wide hook fastener tape stitched to the inside lower edge and running the full length of the collar. These two inside strips of ⅝ inch wide FR Velcro® hook fastener tape sewn to the underside of the collar shall engage corresponding pieces of FR Velcro® loop fastener tape at the front and back neck area of the liner system.

The throat tab shall be a scoop type design and constructed of two plies of outer shell material with two center plies of moisture barrier material. The throat tab shall measure not less than 3 inches wide at the center tapering to 2 inches at each end with a total length of approximately 9 inches. The throat tab will be attached to the right side of the collar by a 1 inch wide by 1 inch long piece of Nomex® twill webbing. The throat tab shall be secured in the closed and stowed position with FR Velcro® hook and loop fastener tape. The FR Velcro® hook and loop fastener tape shall be oriented to prevent exposure to the environment when the throat tab is in the closed position. Two 1½ inch by 3 inch pieces of FR Velcro® loop fastener tape shall be sewn vertically to the inside of each end of the throat tab. Corresponding pieces of FR Velcro® hook fastener tape measuring 1 inch by 3 inches shall be sewn horizontally to the leading outside edge of the collar on each side, for attachment and adjustment when in the closed position and wearing a breathing apparatus mask. In order to provide a means of storage for the throat tab when not in use, a 1 inch by 3 inch piece of FR Velcro® hook fastener tape shall be sewn horizontally to the inside of the throat tab immediately under the 1½ inch by 3 inch pieces of FR Velcro® loop fastener tape. The collar closure strap shall fold in half for storage with the FR Velcro® loop fastener tape engaging the FR Velcro® hook fastener tape.

A hanger loop constructed of a double layer of outer shell material shall be sewn to the top of the collar at the center.

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JACKET FRONT

The jacket shall incorporate separate facings to ensure there is no interruption in thermal or moisture protection in the front closure area. The facings shall measure approximately 3 inches wide, extend from collar to hem, and be double stitched to the underside of the outer shell at the leading edges of the front body panels. A breathable moisture barrier material shall be sewn to the jacket facings and configured such that it is sandwiched between the jacket facing and the inside of the respective body panel. The breathable film side shall face inward to protect it. There shall be wicking barrier constructed of Crosstech 2F moisture barrier material installed on the front closure system on the left and right side directly below the front facings to ensure continuous protection and overlap. The wicking barrier shall extend no more than a maximum of ¾” beyond the inner facing and false facing shall be unacceptable. The thermal liner and moisture barrier assembly shall be attached to the jacket facings by means of snap fasteners.

STORM FLAP

A rectangular storm flap measuring approximately 3 inches (6 inches for hook and dee inside/FR Velcro® outside closure; aka #7C) wide and a minimum of 23 inches long (based on a 32” jacket) shall be centered over the left and right body panels to ensure there is no interruption in thermal or moisture protection in the front of the jacket. The outside storm flap shall be constructed of two plies of outer shell material with a center ply of breathable moisture barrier material. The outside storm flap shall be double stitched to the right side body panel and shall be reinforced at the top and bottom with bartacks.

STORM FLAP AND JACKET FRONT CLOSURE SYSTEM

The jacket shall be closed by means of (zipper and FR Velcro® tape; aka #8C) a 22 inch size #10 heavy duty high-temp smooth-gliding YKK Vislon® zipper on the jacket fronts and FR Velcro® fastener tape on the storm flap. The teeth of the zipper shall be mounted on black Nomex® tape and shall be sewn into the respective jacket facings. The storm flap shall close over the left and right jacket body panels and shall be secured with FR Velcro® fastener tape. A 1½ inch piece of FR Velcro® loop fastener tape shall be installed along the leading edge of the storm flap on the underside with four rows of stitching. A corresponding 1½ inch piece of FR Velcro® hook fastener tape shall be sewn with four rows of stitching to the front body panel and positioned to engage the loop fastener tape when the storm flap is closed over the front of the jacket.

CARGO/HANDWARMER EXPANSION (BELLOWS) POCKETS

Each jacket front body panel shall have a 2 inch deep by 8 inch wide by 8 inch high expansion pocket, double stitched to it and shall be located such that the bottom of the pockets are at the bottom of the jacket for full functionality when used with an SCBA. Retroreflective trim shall run over the bottom of the pockets so as not to interrupt the trim stripe. Two rust resistant metal drain eyelets shall be installed in the bottom of each expansion pocket to facilitate drainage of water. The expansion pocket shall be reinforced with a layer of Kevlar® approximately 5 inches up on the inside of the pocket. The pocket flaps shall be rectangular in shape, constructed of two layers of outer shell material and shall measure 3 inches deeper than the pocket expansion and ½ inch wider than the pocket. The upper pocket corners shall be reinforced with proven backtacks and pocket flaps shall be reinforced with bartacks. The pocket flaps shall be closed by means of FR Velcro® fastener tape. Two pieces of 1 ½ inch by 3 inch FR Velcro® hook fastener tape shall be installed vertically on the inside of each pocket flap (one piece on each end). Two corresponding pieces of 1 ½ inch by 3 inch FR Velcro® loop fastener tape shall be installed horizontally on the outside of each pocket near the top (one piece on each end) and positioned to engage the hook fastener tape.

Additionally, a separate hand warmer pocket compartment will be provided under the expandable cargo pocket. This compartment will be accessed from the rear of the pocket and shall be lined with Nomex® Fleece for warmth and comfort. Shell material linings shall not be considered acceptable.

(32” or shorter length) Retroreflective trim shall run over the bottom of the pockets so as not to interrupt the trim stripe.

26” length jacket – standard size pockets are not available, expansion pockets are available in either 2 inch deep by 10 inch wide by 6 inch high or 2 inch deep by 8 inch wide by 6 inch high

AXTION® SLEEVES

The sleeves shall be of two piece construction and contoured, having an upper and a lower sleeve. Both the under and upper sleeve shall be graded in proportion to the chest size. For unrestricted movement, on the underside of each sleeve there shall be two outward facing pleats located on the front and back portion of the sleeve on the shell and thermal liner. On the moisture barrier, the system will consist of two darts, rather than pleats, to allow added length in the under sleeve. The moisture barrier darts will be seam sealed to assure liquid resistance integrity.

The pleats shall expand in response to upper arm movement and shall fold in on themselves when the arms are at rest. This expansion shall allow for greater multi-directional mobility and flexibility in the shoulder and arm areas, with little restriction or jacket rise. Neither stove-pipe nor raglan-style sleeve designs will be considered acceptable.

SLEEVE CUFF REINFORCEMENTS

The sleeve cuffs shall be reinforced with a layer of black DragonHide® material.

The cuff reinforcements shall not be less than 2 inch in width and folded in half, approximately one half inside and one half outside the sleeve end for greater strength and abrasion resistance. The cuff reinforcement shall be double stitched to the sleeve end; a single row of stitching shall be considered unacceptable. This independent cuff provides an additional layer of protection as compared to a turned and stitched cuff. Jackets finished with a turned and stitched cuff do not provide the same level of abrasion resistance and will be considered unacceptable.

WRISTLETS / ELASTICIZED ADJUSTABLE SLEEVE WELLS

Each jacket shall be equipped with Nomex® hand and wrist guards (over the hand) not less than 7 inches in length and of double thickness. A separate thumbhole with an approximate diameter of 2 inches shall be recessed approximately 1 inch from the leading edge. Nomex® knit is constructed of 96% Nomex® and 4% Spandex for shape retention. The color of the wristlets shall be white.

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