SOW_Fire_Fighter_Gear-FY2023.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

(STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING ENSEMBLE) for FIRE and EMERGENCY SERVICES DIVISION

At DLA INSTALLATION SUPPORT COLUMBUS

1.0 INTRODUCTION:

1.1 Organization

Defense Logistics Agency DLA Installation Support Columbus Division of Fire and Emergency Services (DM-FCSF) 3990 East Broad Street Building 46 Columbus, Ohio 43218-3990

1.2 Mission

The DLA Installation Support Columbus, Office of Public Safety, Division of Fire and Emergency Services has responsibility for protecting the assets and property of the installation from all hazards.

1.3 Objective

The objective is to provide firefighter personnel with an ensemble of personal protective clothing for the use of structural firefighting. This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the deliverables and requirements as specified to fire department members. Fire and Emergency Services anticipates the need for this procurement through the foreseeable future to ensure compliance with NFPA 1971 is maintained. A contract with a base year and 4 option years would help ensure needs of the agency are met and maintained.

2.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

2.1 Contractor Responsibilities

2.1.1 The Contractor shall make contact with the Government inspector to develop a schedule for fitting sessions for all fire and emergency services personnel not less than two business days after award of delivery order.

2.1.2 The Contractor shall conduct an on-site visit, pursuant to the approved schedule, to measure firefighters for personal protective garment, not less than ten business days after award of delivery order. The purpose of the Contractor site visit is to identify and list all firefighters’ measurements and obtain all necessary information for personal protective garments to conform to specifications as indicated in the SOW. The contractor shall perform measurements and fittings for all personnel at the Defense Supply Center Columbus installation on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). Fittings will be accomplished in accordance with firefighters work schedule. During the sizing visit the layout of the leather helmet shield will be determined dependent on helmet color issued. Contractor to provide loaner gear, as needed, until order fulfillment has been completed per individual, as needed.

2.1.3 Protective Clothing Issuance Report

The Contractor shall provide a report, no later than ten workdays from the date measurements are complete, to include the following data:

Firefighter name Measurements Type of equipment issued Expected date of issuance

2.1.4 All work shall be completed within 60 days after effective date of delivery order.

2.1.5 One set of loaner gear to be provided until order fulfillment has been completed per individual, as needed.

2.2. Structural Firefighting Garments Specifications

2.2.1 From the data gathered as a result of the site fittings, the Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, transportation, supplies, supervision, etc., necessary to provide within 60 days of date of delivery order the following Brand Name or Equal items listed below:

2.2.2 Name Brand or Equal Specified Ensembles

Janesville V-Force PBI Matrix Structural Firefighting Coat, Model Number- CVFM. Quantity of 5 each, see 2.2.3 and 2.2.4 for detailed requirements Janesville V-Force PBI Matrix Structural Firefighting Liner, Model Number- CVFM. Quantity of 5 each, see 2.2.3 and 2.2.4 for detailed requirements Janesville V-Force PBI Matrix Structural Firefighting Pants, Model Number- PVFM. Quantity of 5 each, see 2.2.3 and 2.2.4 for detailed requirements Janesville V-Force PBI Matrix Structural Firefighting Liner, Model Number- PVFM. Quantity of 5 each, see 2.2.3 and 2.2.4 for detailed requirements

2.2.3 Personal Protective Clothing Requirements

Structural firefighting personal protective clothing ensemble shall comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1971, Titled: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, (2018 edition). Garments shall be constructed of PBI Matrix ISO Dry fabric Name Brand or Equivalent. Each ensemble will have a class II harness included in the bunker pant. The specified ensembles shall be manufactured in the USA. Items shall be new not refurbished.

2.2.4 Firefighting Coats, Pants, and Liners shall meet the following requirements:

• Comply with NFPA Standard 1971

• Garments shall be constructed of PBI Matrix ISO Dry fabric Name Brand or

Equivalent

• Reflective trim in NYC style

• Material shall be Kevlar/Nomex

• Shall be manufactured in the USA

• Shall be new not refurbished

• Emblem of the U.S. Flag must be sewn on right sleeve and made of fire-resistant material

• Garment shall have flashlight hook and Velcro strap

• Garments shall have Simper Dri system

• Garments shall have zip in liners

• Liner and Moisture Barrier shall not have any interruption in thermal or moisture protection

• Coats shall have hand warmer pockets

• Back of coat must expand for optimal movement

• Coat and pants shall have lime/silver trim and lettering for fire fighters

• Coat and pants shall have orange/silver trim and lettering for officers

• Coat shall have department name on back: "DSCC" (Row 1 (Arched))

• Coat shall have fire fighter last name on 4" hanging name tag (3" letters, when possible, else 2" letters)

• Coat shall have Glove Dee Ring

• Wristlets not less than 8 inches long

• Coat shall have zippered with Velcro Style Coat Closure

• Coat shall have contoured collar and throat tab

• Coat shall have recovery harness

• Coat shall have radio pocket holder clear of SCBA placement determined by size

• Coat/Liner shall be REDZONE particulate filtering equipped

• Garments shall have standard or high back pants at sized individual’s specification

• Pants shall have Belt Loop option to High Back or standard Pant Plus Belt

• Pants shall have class II NFPA 1983 compliant rescue harness

• Pants shall have kick shields

• Pants shall have Seattle tool pouch with bellowed pocket

• Pants shall have three-layer knee pads

• Pants shall have Calf Pocket 6x6x2 (as identified per individual)

• Pants shall have Interior Pant Pockets lined with ARASHIELD

• Pants/Liner shall be REDZONE particulate filtering equipped.

2.5 Place of Performance

The measurement/fitting and delivery of all firefighter associates will be conducted at the Defense Supply Center Columbus located at 3990 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio.

3.0 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

3.1 Government Furnished Resources & Responsibilities

3.1.1 The Government inspector will provide the contractor with a listing of firefighter names and duty times.

3.1.2 DSCC will also provide a single point of contact for the purposes of coordinating fitting sessions and access to the site to conduct required sessions.

3.1.3 The Government will provide security access to the Center for the contractor to perform measurements and to deliver specified ensembles.

4.0 DELIVERABLES:

4.1 Schedule and Requirements

The Contractor shall develop the following deliverables and deliver using the following working days schedule:

TASK DELIVERABLE TITLE WORKING DAYS

2.1.1 Initial Contact with Government Inspector 2 business days after delivery order award

2.1.2 Measurement/Fitting Sessions 10 business days after

delivery order award

2.1.3. Protective Issuance Clothing Report 10 business days after measurements are taken.

2.1.4 Delivery of specified ensembles 60 days after delivery order award

4.1.1 Deliverable Standards

All deliverables must meet the requirements set forth in this SOW. The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering all end items specified.

4.1.2 Deliverable Inspection

All Contractor produced deliverables shall be inspected for conformance to the task requirements. If the product does not meet the requirements of the SOW, the Government Inspector will reject the deliverable with a specific explanation of the deficiencies, and the contractor shall deliver a defect free replacement within two business days at no additional charge to the Government.

4.1.3 Criteria for Acceptance

Only specified ensembles prepared and delivered in accordance with the requirements of the SOW will be accepted by the Government.

5-0 WARRANTY:

Standard commercial warranty applies.

6.0 ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS:

Government Inspector (GI):

Defense Supply Center Columbus ATTN: Randy Shirey Fire Chief 3990 E. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43213-1152 Phone: (614) 692-5900 E-mail: randy.shirey@dla.mil

Delivery/Shipping:

Defense Supply Center Columbus ATTN: Randy Shirey Fire Chief 3990 E. Broad Street Bldg 17-3 Columbus, Ohio 43213-1152 Phone: (614) 692-5900

7.0 PROCEDURES FOR PAYMENT:

After acceptance of the items, the Contractor shall submit two copies of their invoice, one marked "ORIGINAL", and one marked “COPY” to the Government Inspector identified above, for certification. The Invoice must prepare in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-1. Failure to comply with the procedures in this paragraph may result in delay of payment.