USAF PPE Firefighter Helmet SOW 12.15.21.docx

F&ES PPE Firefighter Helmet SOW 15 December 2021

Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Firefighter Helmet

Statement of Work (SOW)

15 December 2021

Table of Contents

1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this program is to acquire commercial F&ES PPE Firefighting & Technical Rescue Helmets for United States Air Force (USAF) installations within the Contiguous United States (CONUS) and Outside Contiguous United States (OCONUS).

2. SCOPE. The description listed below establishes the requirement for all USAF, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve fire stations. The specifications describe mandatory minimum USAF Firefighting & Technicial Rescue Helmets procurement delivery requirements and technical support requirements. This SOW may also be used by other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies including the Army and Navy.

3. APPLICABLE STANDARDS & REGULATIONS.

3.1. The contractor shall ensure all products provided under the USAF F&ES PPE Firefighting & Technical Rescue Helmets program are manufactured in accordance with (IAW) commercial practices and are, at a minimum, compliant with all applicable standards and regulations. Applicable standards and regulations include the following:

3.1.1. 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards

3.1.2. DoD Instruction 6055.06, DoD Fire and Emergency Services Program

3.1.3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health and Wellness Program, current edition

3.1.4. NFPA 1851, Standard on Selection, Care and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, current edition

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

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

3.1.7. NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, current edition

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

3.1.9. American National Standards Institute Z87.1, Standard on Personal Eye and Face Protective Devices

3.1.10. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D1424, Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus

3.1.11. ASTM D3512/D3512M, Standard Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random Tumble Pilling Tester

3.1.12. ASTM D3884, Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method)

3.1.13. ASTM D5034, Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

3.1.14. ASTM D5587, Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Trapezoid Procedure

3.1.15. ASTM D6193, Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams

3.1.16. ASTM D6413/D6413M, Standard Test Method Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)

3.1.17. MIL-DTL-44419A, Detail Specification: Gloves, Men’s and Women’s, Intermediate Cold/Wet

3.1.18. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Test Method 42; Water Resistance: Impact Penetration

3.1.19. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Test Method 79; Absorbency of Textiles

3.1.20. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Test Method 135; Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering NOTE: Current Editions are noted throughout the standards and regulations listed above to ensure compliance with the most updated versions of each item. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the applicable industry standards, regulations and DoD instructions take precedence.

3.2. Certifications and Verifications. The contractor shall ensure all items that require certification and/or verification remain valid throughout the life of the contract.

4. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS & APPLICABLE STANDARDS SPECIFICATIONS. USAF Firefighting & Technical Rescue Helmets shall be made IAW 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.

4.1. Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). All materials used in manufacturing helmets will be free of any Perflurooctanoic Acid (PFOA), PFOA precursors, Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS), GenX (Dimer Acid and its Ammonium Salt) and other related higher homologue chemicals.

5. FIREFIGHTING HELMETS.

5.1. Structural Firefighting,Traditional Style Structural Firefighting, Proximity Firefighting and Technical Rescue. Structural, (including Traditional Style) and Proximity helmets shall have the capability to meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Firefighting and Proximity Firefighting, and Technical Rescue helmets shall have the capability to meet or exceed NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents. Helmet may meet multiple NFPA Standards but shall be offered in each singular configuration (structural, traditional style, proximity and technical rescue) for purchase.

5.2. Labels. Appropriate warning label(s) shall be permanently affixed to all helmets. Additionally, the label(s) shall include the following information.

5.2.1. Compliance to applicable NFPA Standard.

5.2.2. Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL), Safety Equipment Institute (SEI), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Electrical Testing Lab (ETL) or other certifier’s mark.

5.2.3. A complete users information guide shall be included with each helmet in accordance with NFPA 1971, paragraph 5.4.4.

6. STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING HELMET. Helmets for Structural firefighting shall meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, when configured with a compliant shell, energy absorbing system, retention system, ear/neck covers, fluorescent and retroreflective trim on the exterior, ear covers, and 4-inch attached faceshield, internally Integrated Visor or goggles permitted attached or unattached., including those not assembled to the helmet.

6.1. Weight. Structural Firefighting Helmet with a Nomex® or equivalent ear/neck protector and NFPA 1971 compliant faceshield, integrated visor, or goggles shall not exceed 54.5 ounces (3.40 lbs).

6.2. Profile. Helmet shall be a modern/contemporary/traditional style with a condensed side and rear brim design to facilitate search of restricted spaces with reduction of weight and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) interference. It shall have a bottom length of no more than 13-inches measuring the bottom brim from front to back, and a bottom brim width of no wider than 11-inches behind the faceshield attachment hardware points.

6.3. Outer Shell. Shell shall be heat-resistant thermoplastic or equal material and contemporary styled with colors available in white, yellow, red, black, blue, orange and lime-yellow. The edge of the outer shell shall have aluminum reinforced edging that secures at the rear of the brim by stainless steel or anodized aluminum clip and D-ring.

6.4. Energy Absorbing System. The energy absorbing system shall include a heat-resistant nylon with heat deflection temperature >180°C for ASTM D648, 0.45 MPa. The urethane foam liner shall be formed without the use of CFCs to elimninate the potiential for additional expansion when subjected to heat during actual use. The black inner shell shall have four 1-inch x 3-inch pieces of adhesive backed hook material attached, two to each side, to secure the ear/neck protector at the sides of the inner shell or equal acceptable energy absorbing system configeration.

6.5. Frontal Helmet Identifier. The contractor shall provide a leather frontal helmet identifier affixed to the helmet. The helmet identifier will include.

6.5.1. Identifier shall be offered with background colors of either red, black, or white and foreground colors of either red, black, or white. Font colors shall be offered in either red, black, or white.

6.5.2. Top arched text shall be open to base or up to manufacturer’s maximum size.

6.5.3. Bottom text shall state USAF (or equivalent military branch).

6.5.4. Center shall be duty position or graphic art decals offered by the manufacturer.

6.6. Headband System. The headband shall have a quick-adjustment ratcheting capability for sizing that attaches to a heat-resistant nylon headband. Headband shall also be adjustable to raise or lower to enhance fit and comfort.

6.7. Brow Pad. The brow pad shall be a cushioned fire resistant (FR) cotton material at the forehead and extend to the rear for stability and comfort. Brow pad shall be detachable by hook and loop fastener material to permit removal for laundering and replacement. Stitched attachment to the headband will not be permitted.

6.8. Chin Strap. The chin strap shall be 3/4-inch black Nomex® or equivalent strapping with quick-release capability. Strapping shall be anchored to the outer shell on both sides with quick-release buckle located to the right side and strap adjustment to the left side.

6.9. Ear/Neck Protector. The ear/neck protector shall be rip-stop Nomex® or equivalent outer shell with two layers of FR cotton flannel. Ear/neck protector shall attach to the interior of the inner shell unit and have the following minimum coverage to the sides and rear of the helmet brim.

6.9.1. 6-inches to the sides of the helmet at the chinstrap anchors.

6.9.2. 6-1/2-inches to the center rear at the helmet brim.

6.10. Structural Faceshield. Structural faceshield shall be NFPA 1971 compliant for wear when structural firefighting or performing technical rescue. In addition, faceshield shall be certified to meet the optic requirements of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, Standard for Eye and Face Protection. The faceshield shall retract 90 degrees when stowed and mount to the outer shell with a tensioning hand wheel. Mounting brackets shall attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel bolts and nuts. Structural faceshields shall be offered in two options:

6.10.1. Option 1 – Four Inch Faceshield. The faceshield shall be hard-coated high heat thermoplastic with 4-inches by 15-inches of vertical protection and contoured to the front helmet brim.

6.10.2. Option 2 – Six Inch Faceshield. The faceshield shall be hard-coated high heat thermoplastic with 6-inches of vertical protection and contoured to the front helmet brim.

6.11. Retro-Reflective Trim. Outer shell shall have 5 – 1-inch x 4-inch fluorescent lime-yellow, retro-reflective glass bead based labels or markings around the outer shell.

7. PROXIMITY FIREFIGHTING HELMET. Helmets for Proximity firefighting shall meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, when configured with a compliant shell, energy absorbing system, retention system, proximity shell cover, proximity shroud, and 6-inch proximity faceshield.

7.1. Weight. Proximity Firefighting Helmet with an aluminized helmet shell cover, three-layer aluminized shroud, and 6-inch gold-coated faceshield shall not exceed 73 oz.

7.2. Profile. Helmet shall be a modern/contemporary style with a condensed side and rear brim design to facilitate search of restricted spaces with reduction of weight and SCBA interference. It shall have a bottom length of no more than 13-inches measuring the bottom brim from front to back, and a bottom brim width of no wider than 10-3/4-inches behind the faceshield attachment hardware points.

7.3. Radiant Protective Performance (RPP). The proximity aluminized helmet shell cover, aluminized shroud, and 6-inch faceshield shall have a minimum RPP rating of 20 seconds.

7.4. Aluminized Shell Cover/Shroud Material. The Aluminized Outer Shell comprised of one of the following or equivalent materials: GENTEX STYLE#1088, GENTEX STYLE #1098, NEWTEX K-252, NEWTEX P-202. These fabrics shall be, constructed of an aluminized film/Dual Mirror® fabric with Aramid or PBI/Para-Aramid rip stop knit/Flexir® or Z-Flex® Silver™ aluminized film with PBI/Para-Aramid 3D or Mock Knit® fabric.

7.5. Aluminized Helmet Shell Cover. An aluminized helmet shell cover shall securely fit to the helmet shell.

7.6. Aluminized Shroud. A three layered aluminized shroud shall consist of and be constructed of aluminized outer shell material in 7.4. above, meta/para aramid moisture barrier and meta/para aramid quilt thermal liner. Aluminized Shrouds shall be offered in two options:

7.6.1. Option 1 – NFPA Length Shroud. The shroud shall meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, current edition.

7.6.2. Option 2 – Extended Chemical Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Length Shroud. The shroud shall have a length long enough to provide radiant and thermal protection to the air-purified respirator (APR) filter canister and hose when properly worn over the shoulder and attached to Mine Safety Appliance (MSA) M7 SCBA or equal responder mask currently used by AF firefighters for CBRN operations.

7.7. Outer Shell. Shell shall be heat-resistant thermoplastic or equal and contemporary styled with colors available in white, yellow, red, black, blue, orange and lime-yellow. The edge of the outer shell shall have aluminum reinforced edging that secures at the rear of the brim by stainless steel clip and D-ring.

7.8. Energy Absorbing System. The energy absorbing system shall include a heat-resistant nylon with heat deflection temperature >180°C for ASTM D648, 0.45 MPa. The urethane foam liner shall be formed without the use of CFCs to elimninate the potiential for additional expansion when subjected to heat during actual use. The black inner shell shall have four 1-inch x 3-inch pieces of adhesive backed hook material attached, two to each side, to secure the ear/neck protector at the sides of the inner shell or equal acceptable energy absorbing system configeration.

7.9. Headband System. The headband shall have a quick-adjustment ratcheting capability for sizing that attaches to a heat-resistant nylon headband. Headband shall also be adjustable to raise or lower to enhance fit and comfort.

7.10. Brow Pad. The brow pad shall be a cushioned fire resistant (FR) cotton material at the forehead and extend to the rear for stability and comfort. Brow pad shall be detachable by hook and loop fastener material to permit removal for laundering and replacement. Stitched attachment to the headband will not be permitted.

7.11. Chin Strap. The chin strap shall be 3/4-inch black Nomex® or equivalent strapping with quick-release capability. Strapping shall be anchored to the outer shell on both sides with quick-release buckle located to the right side and strap adjustment to the left side.

7.12. Six Inch Gold-Coated Faceshield. The faceshield shall be gold-coated, high heat thermoplastic with 6-inches of vertical protection and contoured to the front helmet brim. Faceshield shall be NFPA 1971 compliant for wear when proximity firefighting. The faceshield shall retract 90 degrees when stowed and mount to the outer shell with a tensioning handwheel. Mounting brackets shall attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel bolts and nuts.

8. TECHNICAL RESCUE HELMET. Helmets for Technical Rescue shall meet or exceed NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents, and NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, when configured with compliant quick-attach goggles.

8.1. Weight. Technical Rescue Helmet with goggles shall not exceed 50 oz.

8.2. Profile. Helmet shall be a modern/contemporary style with a condensed side and rear brim design to facilitate search of restricted spaces with reduction of weight and SCBA interference. It shall have a bottom length of no more than 12-inches measuring the bottom brim from front to back, and a bottom brim width of no wider than 10-3/4-inches behind the faceshield or goggle attachment hardware points.

8.3. Outer Shell. Shell shall be heat-resistant thermoplastic or equal and contemporary styled with colors available in white, yellow, red, black, blue, orange and lime-yellow. The edge of the outer shell shall have aluminum reinforced edging that secures at the rear of the brim by stainless steel clip and D-ring.

8.4. Energy Absorbing System. The energy absorbing system shall include a heat-resistant nylon with heat deflection temperature >180°C for ASTM D648, 0.45 MPa. The urethane foam liner shall be formed without the use of CFCs to elimninate the potiential for additional expansion when subjected to heat during actual use. The black inner shell shall have four 1-inch x 3-inch pieces of adhesive backed hook material attached, two to each side, to secure the ear/neck protector at the sides of the inner shell or equal acceptable energy absorbing system configeration.

8.5. Frontal Helmet Identifier. The contractor shall provide a leather frontal helmet identifier affixed to the helmet. The helmet identifier will include:

8.5.1. Identifier shall be offered with background colors of either red or white and foreground colors of either black or white. Font colors shall be offered in either black or red.

8.5.2. Top arched text shall be open to base or up to manufacturer’s maximum size.

8.5.3. Bottom text shall state USAF (or equivalent military branch).

8.5.4. Center shall be duty position or graphic art decals offered by the manufacturer.

8.6. Headband System. The headband shall have a quick-adjustment ratcheting capability for sizing that attaches to a heat-resistant nylon headband. Headband shall also be adjustable to raise or lower to enhance fit and comfort.

8.7. Brow Pad. The brow pad shall be a cushioned fire resistant (FR) cotton material at the forehead and extend to the rear for stability and comfort. Brow pad shall be detachable by hook and loop fastener material to permit removal for laundering and replacement. Stitched attachment to the headband will not be permitted.

8.8. Chin Strap. The chin strap shall be 3/4-inch black Nomex® or equivalent strapping with quick-release capability. Strapping shall be anchored to the outer shell on both sides with quick-release buckle located to the right side and strap adjustment to the left side.

8.9. Ear/Neck Protector. The ear/neck protector shall be rip-stop Nomex® or equivalent outer shell with two layers of FR cotton flannel. Ear/neck protector shall attach to the interior of the inner shell unit and have the following minimum coverage to the sides and rear of the helmet brim.

8.9.1. 6-inches to the sides of the helmet at the chinstrap anchors.

8.9.2. 6-1/2-inches to the center rear at the helmet brim.

8.10. Four Inch Faceshield Option. The faceshield shall be hard-coated high heat thermoplastic with 4-inches of vertical protection and contoured to the front helmet brim. Faceshield shall be NFPA 1971 compliant for wear when structural firefighting or performing technical rescue. In addition, faceshield shall be certified to meet the optic requirements of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, Standard for Eye and Face Protection. The faceshield shall retract 90 degrees when stowed and mount to the outer shell with a tensioning handwheel. Mounting brackets shall attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel bolts and nuts.

8.11. Goggles. Contractor shall offer goggles option that are NFPA 1971 compliant for wear when structural firefighting or performing technical rescue. In addition, goggles shall be certified to meet the optic requirements of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1. Goggle frames shall be flame and heat-resistant, accommodate most prescription eyewear, and ventilated. Lens shall offer high clarity without distortion and be anti-fog, scratch and impact resistant, and meet MIL Spec (MIL-DTL-43511D) for .22 caliber ballistic impact. Strap shall be 1-inch Nomex® or equal material that easily adjusts for secure fit while wearing gloves.

8.12. Retro-Reflective Trim. Outer shell shall have 5 – 1-inch x 4-inch fluorescent lime-yellow, retro-reflective glass bead based labels or markings around the outer shell.

9. TRADITIONAL STYLE STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING HELMET. Helmets for Structural Firefighting shall meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, when configured with a compliant shell, energy absorbing system, retention system, ear/neck covers, fluorescent and retroreflective trim on the exterior, ear covers, and 4-inch attached faceshield, internally integrated visor type or goggles permitted unattached, not assembled to the helmet.

9.1. Weight. Traditional Style Structural Firefighting Helmet with a Nomex® or equivalent ear/neck protector and NFPA 1971 compliant faceshield, integrated visor, or goggles shall not exceed 54.5 ounces (3.40 lbs).

9.2. Profile. Helmet shall be a modern/traditional style with a flared, rear-brim with a length of 15-5/8 inch, width shall be 12” and the height of no more than 7”.

9.3. Outer Shell. Shell shall be heat-resistant composite fiberglass with a thermoset fire retardant resin or equal material and contemporary styled with colors available in white, yellow, red, black, blue, orange and lime-yellow. The edge of the outer shell shall have aluminum reinforced edging that secures at the rear of the brim by stainless steel or anodized aluminum clip and D-ring.

9.4. Energy Absorbing System. The energy absorbing system shall include a heat-resistant nylon with heat deflection temperature >180°C for ASTM D648, 0.45 MPa. The urethane foam liner shall be formed without the use of CFCs to elimninate the potiential for additional expansion when subjected to heat during actual use. The black inner shell shall have four 1-inch x 3-inch pieces of adhesive backed hook material attached, two to each side, to secure the ear/neck protector at the sides of the inner shell or equal acceptable energy absorbing system configeration.

9.5. Frontal Helmet Identifier. The contractor shall provide a leather frontal helmet identifier affixed to the helmet. The helmet identifier will include:

9.5.1. Identifier shall be offered with background colors of either red, black, or white and foreground colors of either red, black, or white. Font colors shall be offered in either red, black, or white.

9.5.2. Top arched text shall be open to base or up to manufacturer’s maximum size.

9.5.3. Bottom text shall state USAF (or equivalent military branch).

9.5.4. Center shall be duty position or graphic art decals offered by the manufacturer.

9.6. Headband System. The helmet shall have a quick-adjustment sizing capability by means of a ratchet adjustment system attached to a heat-resistant nylon headband. The headband shall be attached to the inner shell by four black acetal buttons which connects to two “U”-shaped thermoplastic adjustment components at the front and rear of the headband. These mechanisms shall allow the wearer six (6) unique combinations of pitch and ride height adjustments at both the front and rear of the headband for a total of thirty-six (36) discrete adjustment settings. The headband height adjuster shall permit at least 1” of travel by means of three height adjustment keys for proper fit. This adjustment shall not affect the height of the helmet on the firefighter’s head. The rear adjustment component shall have a 3/4” piece of adhesive-backed Velcro® hook material attached at the center rear of this component to secure the rear portion of the ear/neck protector.

9.7. Brow Pad. The headband shall be supplied with a fire retardant (FR) cotton brow pad sewn around the perimeter, backed with foam cushion padding material at the forehead, that is removable for laundering and replacement. Attachment to the headband with stitching will not be permitted.

9.8. Chin Strap. The chin strap shall be 3/4-inch black Nomex® or equivalent strapping with quick-release capability. The male side of the quick-release buckle shall be anchored to the right side of the outer shell with a dielectric anchor block or equivlent with dog-bone washer secured to the mounting bracket with two stainless steel screws seated in thermoplastic sleeves. For helmets with an internal integrated visor, the chinstrap shall be secured on each side with three stainless steel screws: the front two screws attaching with a dielectric anchor block, the rear screw secured via acorn nut. The long portion of the chinstrap with the female side of the quick-release buckle and the postman’s slide fastener shall be attached to the left side of the outer shell in the same manner. When the chinstrap is connected and fully extended, maximum length shall be at least 24” when measured from one anchor block to the opposite anchor block.

9.9. Ear/Neck Protector. The ear/neck protector shall be rip-stop Nomex® or equivalent outer shell with three layers of FR cotton flannel comfort and protection. Ear/neck protector shall attach to the interior of the inner shell unit and have the following minimum coverage to the sides and rear of the helmet brim.

9.9.1. 6-inches to the sides of the helmet at the chinstrap anchors.

9.9.2. 6-1/2-inches to the center rear at the helmet brim.

9.10. Structural Faceshield/Eye Protection. Structural faceshield and/or eye protection shall be NFPA 1971 compliant for wear when structural firefighting or performing technical rescue. In addition, faceshield shall be certified to meet the optic requirements of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, Standard for Eye and Face Protection. The faceshield shall retract 90 degrees when stowed and mount to the outer shell with a tensioning hand wheel. Mounting brackets shall attach to the outer shell with 4 stainless steel bolts and nuts. Structural faceshields shall be offered with a Four Inch Faceshield (as referenced in 6.10.)

9.11. Four Inch Faceshield. The faceshield shall be hard-coated high heat thermoplastic with 4-inches by 15-inches of vertical protection and contoured to the front helmet brim. The faceshield shall be certified to meet the optic requirements of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1. This certification shall be in addition to compliance with NFPA 1971 requirements for heat and impact performance. The faceshield shall be mounted to the brim of the outer shell by a glass-reinforced, flame resistant, nylon handwheel/stainless steel threaded stud attached to a brass T-nut which is supported by washer and mounting bracket.

9.12. Aluminized Shroud. A three layered aluminized shroud shall consist of and be constructed of aluminized outer shell material in 7.4. above, meta/para aramid moisture barrier and meta/para aramid quilt thermal liner. Aluminized Shrouds shall be offered in two options:

9.12.1. Option 1 – NFPA Length Shroud. The shroud shall meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, current edition.

9.12.2. Option 2 – Extended CBRN Length Shroud. The shroud shall have a length long enough to provide radiant and thermal protection to the air-purified respirator (APR) filter canister and hose when properly worn over the shoulder and attached to MSA M7 or equal responder mask currently used by AF firefighters for CBRN operations.

9.13. Goggles. The goggle shall be full-perimeter filtered ventilated around the dark-gray molded frame. The lens shall be 2.8mm polycarbonate with anti-fog and anti-scratch coatings. The goggle shall be certified to meet the optic requirements of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1. The goggle strap system shall include a quick adjustment for length/tension that can be used while wearing firefighter gloves. The goggle shall be retained by either a direct connection of two goggle straps that attach to the left and right sides of the inner shell system, or via a full goggle strap that fit around the outer shell.

9.14. Retro-Reflective Trim. Outer shell shall have 8 pentagon shapped, fluorescent lime-yellow, retro-reflective markings equidistantly located around the circumference of the dome. The reflective materials shall be glass bead or equalivent based to maximize the resistance to heat exposure experienced in firefighting.

10. Replacement Parts. The contractor shall provide replacement parts for helmets to include.

10.1.1. Chin Straps

10.1.2. Neck/Ear Protectors

10.1.3. Inner Crown System

10.1.4. Shrouds

10.1.5. Covers

10.1.6. 4 inch Faceshield

10.1.7. 6 inch Faceshield

10.1.8. Goggles or interal integrated visor

10.1.9. Frontal Helmet Identifier

10.1.10. Contractor shall offer all commercially available replacement parts in addition to the 9 listed above.

11. DELIVERY AND SHIPPING.

11.1. USAF Locations. The contractor shall ensure capability to deliver purchases to all USAF locations listed in contract Attachment 3 – F&ES PPE List of USAF Fire Stations.

11.2. CONUS Timelines. The contractor shall deliver all purchases within 90 business days for CONUS and 100 business days OCONUS shipments.

11.3. Tracking and Shipping. All shipping associated with the purchase of new products will be FOB destination.

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

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

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

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

12. STANDARD COMMERCIAL WARRANTY.

12.1. All standard commercial warranties shall apply to any products purchased under this contract and shall be enforced by the Government through the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

13. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

13.1. Annual Program Management Review. The contractor shall conduct an Annual Program Management Review (PMR) with the USAF F&ES PPE Acquisition Team IAW CDRL A001 – A004 – F&ES PPE Annual Program Management Reviews. The Annual PMRs will cover contract and vendor performance accumulated over the preceding four (4) quarters.

14. GENERAL INFORMATION.

14.1. Safety and Environmental. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local safety, health and environmental regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act.

14.2. Site Conditions and Base Access. In the event the contractor has to access an USAF installation, site conditions shall be considered those that include Force Protection Condition Alpha or Bravo. Under such conditions, contractor personnel will be required to obtain official base access granted IAW the specific military installation’s instructions.

14.3. No USAF deviations to the specifications. If the contractor receives a request from an USAF fire department asking to buy a similar F&ES PPE item to an item available via this contract, the contractor shall immediately inform the USAF department that deviations to the F&ES PPE are not allowed and shall not accept any order from an USAF firefighter or contracting officer that deviates from these specifications.

14.4. 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.

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

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