1049th Fire equipment SOW Amend 1.pdf

SOLICITATION – Request for Quote (RFQ) Firefighting Gear for the Montana Army National Guard

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 The Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG) has a requirement for eight sets of firefighting turnout gear, along with firefighting boots, fire gloves, flash protection hoods and firefighting helmets. The items selected for this requirement must meet or exceed the latest editions of NFPA requirements. These requirements are as follows:

A: NFPA 1971- standard on protective ensembles for structural firefighting and proximity firefighting.

B: NFPA-1851- Standard on selection, care, and maintenance of protective ensembles for structural firefighting and proximity firefighting.

C: NFPA 1977- standard for protective clothing and equipment for wild land firefighting.

2.0 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

2.1 The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from the quote that provides the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors will be lead time, (to include tailoring of turnout gear sets), quality, price, warranty and past performance.

2.2 This is a Small Business Set-aside under the National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 315990, “Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing.”

NOTE: If this NAICS is not listed as one of your organization’s codes in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, you will need to certify your business size for this NAICS (prior to award), via FAR Clause 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications---Commercial Items Alternate I.” The size standard for NAICS 315990 is 600 employees.

2.3 SUSPENSE DATE for quotes is 9 MAY 2025 at 11:00 MDT. It is the quoter’s responsibility to verify Government has received your quote.

2.4 Submit quotes by email ONLY and send to michael.davies5.civ@army.mil. Questions regarding this solicitation can be directed to POC, via phone at 406 324 3406 or email above.

2.5 Quotes submitted shall contain the following:

-Itemized pricing for each item asked for in Section 3.

-Shipping to Fort Harrison, MT 59636.

-Leadtime for items quoted.

-Quotes shall include a description of the offeror’s processes for measuring, fitting and tailoring of turn out jackets and pants.

-Offerors shall provide a description of their exchange programs/policies in the event items ordered do not fit or are defective.

-Pricing must include cost for measuring and fitting of items -POC, CAGE/UEI, business size and socio-economic status -A pricing matrix worksheet is attached to the combined synopsis/solicitation on SAM.gov. Offerors should use this worksheet to submit pricing.

-Item descriptions and salient characteristics should be submitted on a separate document in Word or PDF format.

2.6 Items quoted shall, at a minimum, have the salient characteristics listed for each piece of equipment.

2.7 Questions concerning this RFQ shall be directed in writing to the POC above. Questions and answers will be compiled and distributed via SAM.gov as a modification to this RFQ. Suspense date for questions is 2 MAY 2025 at

10:00 MDT.

2.8 Prior to contract award, the business shall have registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, http://sam.gov. Registration and assistance are free and can be provided by the Montana APEX Accelerator or by going to https://www.montanaapex.org/. Select the state your business resides in and select your regional area, or any area listed for help.

2.9 If SAM registration is not in progress or sufficient progress is not made in a timely manner, the business may be deemed technically not acceptable for contract award.

2.10 This requirement, when awarded, will be invoiced, and paid using Wide Area Work Flow at https://piee.eb.mil/.

3. SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Tan, Structural Firefighting Protective Jacket, which meets NFPA 1971, 8 each.

‐Must be NFPA Compliant -Must be tailored to individual Soldier ‐Must be same Manufacturer as the Turnout Pants ‐Outer shell must have at least 7.5 oz of Kevlar/Nomex ‐Thermal liner must have 2 layers ‐Shall have moisture barrier consisting of: PTFE/Nomex/Para Aramid -Shall have high visibility white and yellow striping in compliance with NFPA 1971 ‐Shall have fold over chinstrap ‐Shall have integrated Drag Rescue Strap ‐Shall have inspection port liner ‐Shall have tabbed Nomex Wristlets (Natural White) ‐Shall have at least 1.5” hook/loop, zippered coat closure -Shall Kevlar or Nomex hem patch with hook/loop ‐Shall have Microphone Tab ‐Shall have a Radio Pocket ‐Shall have a flashlight retention system on chest ‐Shall have at least 2 pockets ‐Shall have single seemed sleeve construction ‐Shall have extended protection of lower torso -Shall be free of PFAS chemicals -Jacket Sizes

• 2 Medium Regular

• 3 Medium Long

• 3 Large Regular

3.2 Tan, Structural Firefighting Protective Pants with suspenders, w/ removable knee pads, which meets NFPA 1971, 8 each.

‐Shall be NFPA Compliant ‐Shall be same Manufacturer as the Turnout Coat (vendors should match) ‐Outer shell shall have at least 7.5 oz of Kevlar/Nomex ‐Shall have a 2-layer Thermal Liner ‐Shall have moisture barrier consisting of: PTFE/Nomex/ParaAramid ‐Shall have detachable liner ‐Shall have angled boot cuffs ‐Shall have postman take‐up straps ‐Shall have “Button‐type” Suspender ‐Shall have minimum 1.5” hook/loop closure, with D‐ring Closure ‐Shall have detachable liner ‐Shall have double‐felled stitching of major seems ‐Shall have integrated Knee Padding ‐Shall have bellow pockets

- Shall be free of PFAS chemicals http://sam.gov/

-Pant Sizes:

• 4 Medium Regular

• 1 Large Regular

• 3 Large Long

3.3 Suspenders, eight each.

‐Shall meet NFPA 1971 ‐Shall have 8‐Point Attachment ‐Shall have circular metal hardware‐ -Preferred Installed with Bunker/Turnout Gear

3.4 Bunker Boots, 14-inch height, 8 pairs.

-Boots must be fitted to the individual Soldier’s sizing requirements.

-NFPA 1971-compliant rubber or leather construction.

-Slip-resistant and puncture-resistant soles.

-Steel/composite toe and shank protection.

-Shall be free of PFAS chemicals.

-Boot Sizes:

• 1 pair 8.5W

• 1 pair 9.5W

• 2 pairs 10.5R

• 1 pair 11.5R

• 1 pair 11W 2 pairs 12R

3.5 Fire Gloves, black, eight pairs.

-NFPA 1971-certified thermal-resistant material.

-Wrist-length with moisture barrier protection.

-Shall be free of PFAS chemicals -Glove Sizes:

• 2 pairs Medium

• 4 pairs Large

• 2 pairs Extra Large

3.6 8 Fire Nomex hoods (Black Heather) (Flash Protection), eight each.

- Shall be NFPA 1971 compliant -Nomex/Kevlar or equivalent material.

-Full-head coverage with moisture-wicking properties.

-Shall be free of PFAS chemicals.

3.7 8 Firefighting Helmets, eight each.

-NFPA 1971-compliant with impact resistant shell -Adjustable chin strap and suspension system -Integrated face shield or goggles meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards -Shall be free of PFAS chemicals.

-Helmet Colors

• 2 Red

• 6 Black

4.0 General Instructions

4.1 All gear must meet or exceed all NFPA Requirements applicable to the items requested.

-All sized equipment must be allowed to be exchanged.

-Quotes must include shipping and handling to Fort Harrison, MT 59636.

-Offerors are strongly encouraged to use the price matrix attached to the solicitation in SAM.gov.

-The quotes which represent the best value to the MTARNG will be selected.

-Best value factors include lead time, (to include tailoring of turnout gear sets), quality, price, warranty and past performance.

-POC for this RFQ is Mike Davies at 406-324-3406 or michael.davies5.civ@army.mil.