148_Fire_Department_Bunker_Bid_Spec.docx

1. SCOPE. The specifications listed below establish the requirement of all Air Force (AF) fire stations including Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) across the contiguous United States (CONUS), as well as outside the contiguous United States (OCONUS) in the Air Force (AF). The specifications describe mandatory minimum AF Firefighter Structural and Proximity Fire Fighting PPE procurement requirements and training, delivery, and technical support requirements.

2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS AND APPLICABLE STANDARDS SPECIFICATIONS. AF Firefighter Structural and Proximity Fire Fighting PPE shall be made in accordance with 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.

2.1. Applicable Standards and Regulations/Specifications.

2.1.1. 29 CFR 1910 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards

2.1.2. Department of Defense Instruction 6055.06, DoD Fire & Emergency Services Program

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

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

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

2.1.6. NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and

Proximity Fire Fighting, current edition

2.1.7. NFPA 1992, Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies, 2012 Edition, current edition

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

2.1.9. ASTM D1424, Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus

2.1.10. ASTM D3512-82, Standard Test for Pilling Resistance

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

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

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

2.1.14. ASTM D6413, Standard Test Method Flame Resistance of Textiles

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

2.1.16. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Test Method 42; Water Resistance

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

2.1.18. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Test Method 135; Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering

2.1.19. Federal Standard 751 Specifications (FED-STD-751)

4. STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING COAT

4.1. Body. The coat design shall be assembled to facilitate maximum unencumbered ease of movement across the shoulders, chest, and arms with the least amount of coat rise and restriction offered by the manufacturer utilizing no less than three separate panels. Coat shall provide a contoured fit and align at the seams with double stitching with Nomex® or equal flame resistant meta-aramid thread. The baseline coat length shall be no longer than 32-inches while shorter and longer lengths shall be available for sizing of tall and short personnel. Coat length may be longer in the back than in the front to facilitate interfacing requirements. The bottom hem of the coat shall be finished with a double row of stitching.

4.2. Collar & Throat Tab/Strap. The collar shall consist of a four-layer construction. The collar shall be minimum 3¼-inches high and lengthened to size. The front edges of the collar shall extend up so that no gap occurs at the throat. Where installed, all hook and loop fastener shall be oriented to prevent exposure to the environment. The throat tab/strap and/or collar shall facilitate adjustment when in the closed position and while wearing a breathing apparatus mask. If throat tab/strap is provided, it shall be able to be stored without creating interference to the user when not in use. A hanger loop shall be sewn to the top inside rear of the collar at the center, and be constructed to withstand hanging the full weight of the coat plus any gear typically attached when stored.

4.3. Inside Coat Pocket. A pocket measuring no less than 7-inch by 9-inch or greater than 9-inch by 9-inch, constructed of thermal liner material and lined with moisture barrier material, shall be affixed to the inside of the coat thermal liner on the left side with the pocket thermal liner and moisture barrier bound together around the perimeter.

4.4. Front/Inside Facings. Separate facings shall measure 2-3-inches wide from collar to hem, and double stitched to the body panels. The facing composite shall be comprised of CROSSTECH® Black 2-layer moisture barrier material or equivalent and outer shell material. The coat thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be attached to the coat facings by means of snap fasteners.

4.5. Front Closure System. The coat shall be closed by means of a #10 heavy duty high temperature smooth-gliding non-conductive zipper made with plastic (polyacetal resin) that aligns each front facing. The teeth of the zipper shall be mounted on Nomex® or equal flame resistant meta-aramid tape. The storm flap shall measure 3-3½-inches wide and shall be centered. The outside storm flap shall include at least 1-layer of CROSSTECH® Black 2-layer moisture barrier material or equivalent and reinforced at both ends with bar-tacks. The storm flap shall close over the left and right coat body panels and shall be secured with non-flammable, and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape. A piece of non-flammable, and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape shall be installed along the leading edge of the storm flap on the underside. A corresponding piece of non-flammable, and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape shall be sewn to the front body panel and positioned to engage the loop fastener tape when the storm flap is closed over the front of the coat.

4.6. Sleeves. The sleeves shall be shaped so as to provide a contoured fit following the natural flex of the arm at rest. The sleeve design shall facilitate the maximum unencumbered ease of movement across the shoulders, elbows, and arms with the least amount of coat rise and restriction offered by the manufacturer and properly interface with gauntlet style gloves.

4.7. Sleeve Cuff Reinforcements. The sleeve cuffs shall be reinforced with Ara-shield® reinforcement fabric or equivalent material. The cuff reinforcements shall be black in color and not be less than 2-inches in width and folded in half, approximately one half inside and one half outside the sleeve end and stitched to the sleeve end.

4.8. Wristlets/Sleeve Wells. Wristlets shall be constructed of a PBI/Kevlar® blend or equal knit hand and wrist guards (over the hand) with separate thumbhole with an approximate diameter of 2-inches shall be recessed approximately 1-inch from the leading edge. Flame resistant barrier material impervious to fluids shall be incorporated to the inside of the sleeve shell to prevent fluids from entering the sleeve’s arm and wrist area. The wristlet and coat sleeve interface shall be designed so that it will not permit a gap in thermal protection and properly interfaces with gauntlet style gloves.

4.9. Liner Elbow Thermal Enhancement. An additional layer of thermal liner material shall be sewn to the elbow area and stitched to the thermal liner layer only. The finished dimension shall be approximately 5-inches by 7-inches.

4.10. Liner Shoulder and Upper Back Thermal Enhancement. An additional layer of thermal liner material shall provide shoulder and upper back thermal enhancement to provide greater conductive and compressive heat resistance (CCHR) protection IAW NFPA 1971. Material shall extend over the top of each shoulder side to side from the collar to the sleeve seems. The material shall extend over the front approximately 5-inches and the back approximately 7½-inches and stitched to the thermal liner only.

4.11. Drag Rescue Device (DRD). The DRD shall be constructed of 1½-inch wide Kevlar or equivalent strap. The DRD shall have the ability to be “reset” without doffing the coat to reset the strap system. Access to the DRD strap will be through a covered access opening between the shoulders on the upper back with the flap secured by a non-flammable, and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape. When a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is worn, access or function of DRD strap, access opening, or flap shall not be impeded. The outside flap shall be constructed of outer shell material and have a NFPA-compliant 3M Scotchlite™ or equivalent retroreflective and fluorescent material patch or trim sewn to the outside of the flap to identify it as the DRD.

4.12. Liner Access Opening (Coat). Liner access shall be through an opening large enough to facilitate complete moisture barrier and liner inspection and securely close to prevent soiling. The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the coat’s outer shell.

4.13. Method of Thermal Liner/Moisture Barrier Attachment for Coat. The thermal liner/moisture barrier shall be secured to each coat facing and sleeve with snap fasteners. The outside perimeter of the moisture barrier and thermal liner layers shall be finished and securely bound.

4.14. Retroreflective Fluorescent Trim. The trim shall be 3M Scotchlite™ or equal retroreflective and fluorescent 3-inch lime/yellow with silver center stripe to enhance nighttime and daytime visibility. Each coat sleeve shall have one (1) stripe below each elbow and two (2) horizontal stripes on the coat body in accordance with NFPA 1971-13 figure 6.2.3 option #1. The reflective trim shall run over pockets and be sewn to the outer shell with a flame resistant meta-aramid Nomex® or equal thread with the ends secured into seams.

4.15. Cargo/Hand Warmer Expansion (Bellows) Pockets. One (1) pocket shall be provided and double stitched to the bottom of each front body panel where it can be fully utilized when used with an SCBA. The 2-inch expansion pocket shall measure no less than 8-inch wide by 8-inch high or greater than 10-inch wide by 10-inch high. For 32 inch baseline or shorter coat lengths –trim shall run over the bottom of the pockets. For 26-inch coat lengths –expansion pockets shall be either 10-inch wide by 6-inch high or 8-inches wide by 6-inches high. Two rust resistant metal drain grommets shall be installed in the bottom of each expansion pocket. Lower half of each pocket shall be reinforced with a layer of Kevlar or equivalent on the inside. Pocket flaps shall be constructed of two layers of outer shell material approximately ½-inch wider than the pocket. Upper pocket corners shall be reinforced with back-tacks and pocket flaps shall be reinforced with bar-tacks. Two pieces of non-flammable and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape shall be placed vertically on the inside of each pocket flap (one piece on each end). Two corresponding pieces of non-flammable, and fire resistant hook and 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 shall be provided behind the expandable cargo pocket (between the outer shell and cargo pocket). This compartment shall be accessed from the rear of the pocket and lined with flame resistant meta-aramid Nomex® or equal fleece.

4.16. Radio Pocket. A portable radio pocket option shall be provided for either the left or right chest. The 2.5-inches deep pocket shall measure approximately 3.5-inches wide by 8-inches high and double stitched to the outer shell with one drainage grommet in the bottom of the pocket. The flap shall be two layers of outer shell material ¼-inch wider than the pocket width and notched on each side to accommodate a radio antenna from either side. Flap length shall measure 6-inches in length and secure by means of non-flammable and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape. Flap hook and loop tape shall be 3-inches in length to facilitate adjustable closure. The pocket shall be lined with impervious barrier material and placed between the two layers of outer shell material in the pocket flap.

4.17. Microphone Straps. Two (2) straps shall be constructed of outer shell material. One (1) shall be mounted above the radio pocket and the other above the flashlight hook on the opposite chest. The microphone straps shall be 1-inch by 2-inches and sewn to the coat using two rows of stitching at the ends only.

4.18. Flashlight Holder Hook and Retainer Strap. A flashlight holder hook and strap shall be provided and positioned on the opposite chest chosen from the portable radio pocket.

4.18.1. Flashlight Hook. Hook shall face downward and inward and be triple riveted with double thickness leather reinforcement in a vertical position to accept the clip of a flashlight.

4.18.2. Flashlight Retainer Strap. The retainer strap shall be a double thickness of outer shell material approximately 2-inches tall by 12-inches wide and double stitched to the coat at the middle of the strap approximately 6 inches below the flashlight hook. 1½-inch by 6-inch non-flammable and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape shall be stitched to secure the loose ends and secure a flashlight barrel.

4.21. Sewn on Retroreflective Lettering. A 3-inch lime/yellow retroreflective and fluorescent 3M Scotchlite™ or equivalent block letters stating “ANG” will be located on the upper back approximately centered between shoulder blades to enhance nighttime and daytime visibility shall be provided.

4.22. Coat Name Patch. A removable hanging name patch shall be constructed of a double layer of outer shell material and attach to the rear inside hem of the coat with a combination of snap fasteners and non-flammable and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape. Letters shall be 3-inch lime/yellow retroreflective and fluorescent 3M Scotchlite™ or equivalent to enhance nighttime and daytime visibility. Contractor shall request customer specify up to 12 letters per patch when order is placed.

5. STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING PANTS

5.1. Body. The pant design shall be assembled to facilitate the maximum unencumbered ease of movement across the seat, knee and legs with the least amount of leg cuff rise and restriction . Pants shall provide a contoured fit and align at the seams and inseams with double stitching of Nomex® or equal flame resistant meta-aramid thread.

5.2. Pant Rise. The rear pant rise shall exceed the front pant rise by approximately 3 to 7 inches to facilitate a 32-inch coat length and assure no gap in thermal protection.

5.3. Pant Moisture Barrier/ Thermal Liner Attachment. The moisture barrier/thermal liner shall separate completely from the outer shell. Snap fasteners or a combination of snap fasteners and non-flammable and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape shall be provided along the waistband to secure it to the shell. The moisture barrier/thermal liner legs shall anchor to the shell with tabs and snap fasteners.

5.4. Liner Access Opening (Pants). Liner access shall be through an opening large enough to facilitate complete moisture barrier and liner inspection. This opening shall be completely secured with two strips of non-flammable, and fire resistant hook and loop fastener or overlapped and secured. The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the outer shell.

5.5. Retroreflective Fluorescent Trim. The trim shall be 3M Scotchlite™ or equal retroreflective and fluorescent 3-inch lime/yellow with silver center stripe to enhance nighttime and daytime visibility. Each leg shall have one (1) stripe encircle each leg below the knee with a single vertical strip of trim running up each outside pant leg along the seam from the top edge of the horizontal stripe to the waistline. Vertical trim shall not run over pockets. The bottom horizontal stripe shall be located approximately 3-inches above the cuff and shall run over pockets and be sewn to the outer shell with a flame resistant meta-aramid Nomex® or equal thread with the ends secured into seams.

5.6. External/Internal Fly Flap. The fly flap shall measure 3-3½-inches wide and be centered to cover the zipper. The outside fly flap shall include at least 1-layer of CROSSTECH® Black 2-layer moisture barrier material or equivalent and reinforced at both ends with bar-tacks. The flap shall secure in a closed position utilizing a strip of non-flammable, and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape. A waistband snap fastener shall also be installed to secure the pants in the closed position.

5.7. Belt System. A 2-inch wide black Nomex® or equivalent belt with an adjustable hi-temperature thermoplastic quick-release buckle will be provided. The belt shall run through a series of tunnels or belt loops for attachment to the pants. Belt loops or tunnels shall be located on each side approximately 2-inches from the front opening for storage of the belt tab.

5.8. Knee Construction. The knee design shall be constructed to facilitate the maximum unencumbered ease of movement across the knee with the least amount of pant rise and restriction offered by the manufacturer to insure no restriction of movement. The knee design shall incorporate liner knee thermal enhancement, and internal knee padding.

5.8.1. Liner Knee Thermal Enhancement. An additional layer of thermal liner material and flame resistant barrier material impervious to fluids shall be sewn to the knee area.

5.8.2. Internal Knee Padding. Padding for the knees shall be accomplished with one layer of silicone foam padding placed between the thermal liner and the moisture barrier. The padding shall be cellular silicone foam material ¼-inch thick with a density of at least 20 lb./ft3 and flame resistant.

5.8.3 Knee Reinforcement- Sewn In. The knee shall be reinforced with a layer of Ara-shield® or equivalent material. The knee reinforcement shall be black in color and measure 9-inches wide by 12-inches high and shall be double stitched to the outside of the outer shell in the knee area.

5.9. Expansion Pockets. One (1) pocket shall be provided and double stitched to the side of each leg above the knee. The 2-inch expansion pocket shall measure no less than 8-inches wide by 8-inches high or greater than 10-inches wide by 10-inches high. The lower 5-inches of the inside of each pocket shall be reinforced with a layer of Kevlar or equivalent. Two rust resistant metal drain grommets shall be installed in the bottom of each expansion pocket. Pocket flaps shall be constructed of two layers of outer shell material approximately ½-inch wider than the pocket and measure approximately 3 inches larger than the pocket expansion. Upper pocket corners shall be reinforced with back-tacks and pocket flaps shall be reinforced with bar-tacks. Two pieces of non-flammable and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape shall be placed vertically on the inside of each flap (one piece on each end). Two corresponding pieces of non-flammable and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape shall be installed horizontally on the outside of each pocket near the top (one piece on each end).

5.9.1. Three Section Tool Compartment (Right Side). The right expansion pocket shall incorporate a tool pocket constructed of Kevlar or equivalent measuring approximately 8-inches high by 10-inches wide. Three pockets shall be installed on the inside of the pocket with double stitching and measure 8-inches high, approximately 3-inches wide each and set side-by-side.

5.10. Bellow Search Pockets. Bellow search pockets shall consist of two offerings: 1.) No bellow search pockets (as referenced in 5.10.1.) and 2.) Bellow search pockets shall be included (as referenced in 5.10.2.).

5.10.1 Option 1 – No Bellow Search Pockets. The pockets shall not be included.

5.11 Pant Cuff Reinforcements. Pant cuffs shall be reinforced with Ara-shield® or equivalent. The cuff reinforcements shall be black in color and not be less than 2-inches in total width and folded in half so that approximately one half is inside and one half is outside of the leg cuff.

5.12. Reverse Boot Cut. The outer shell pant leg cuffs will be constructed such that the back of the leg is approximately 1-inch shorter than the front. The liner will also have a reverse boot cut at the rear of the cuff and a concave cut at the front.

5.13. Adjustable Suspenders. Suspender system shall be “H” style construction of 2-inch wide strapping. The shoulder area of the suspenders shall be padded for comfort by fully encasing the strapping with aramid batting and wrap-around black flame resistant meta-aramid. The chest area webbing shall incorporate hardware that provides easy adjustment and quick releases.

5.13.1. Suspender Ends. The ends of the suspender system shall terminate with elasticized webbing suspender attachments and leather ends that facilitate pant suspender buttons described in 5.13.2. which secures the suspender system to the pants.

5.13.2. Pant Suspender Attachment. The outside pant waistband shall have 6 to 8 suspender attachment buttons configured with either 2 or 4 buttons in the rear and 4 buttons in front.

5.13.3. Suspender Sizing. Suspenders shall be available in four (4) lengths; long, regular, short and X-short or equivalent lengths.

5.13.4. Suspender Replacements. The contractor shall provide suspenders as a replacement part upon request.

6. STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING GLOVES

6.1. The structural firefighting gloves shall be composed of an Outer Shell, a Thermal Liner, and a Protective/Moisture Barrier. No specific outer shell or thermal liner fabrics have been identified. Moisture barriers shall be comprised of polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) with a continuous hydrophilic and oleophobic coating.

6.2. Moisture Barrier Tests. The structural gloves shall comply with the following tests.

6.2.1 Glove barriers shall be abrasion resistant and show no leakage after 150 cycles using Glove Barrier Water Permeability after Universal Wear Abrasion Test as specified in MIL-DTL-44419A.

6.2.2. Glove barrier breathability shall have a minimum of 600 gm/m2/24 hours using ASTM E-96, Method B as specified in MIL-DTL-44419A.

6.2.3. Glove barrier breathability shall have a minimum of 5,000 gm/m2/24 hours using ASTM E-96, Method BW as specified in MIL-DTL-44419A.

6.2.4 Glove barrier breathability shall have a minimum of 4,300 gm/m2/24 hours using ISO 15496.

6.2.5. Glove Barriers shall have a burst strength of at least 10 psi for 2 minutes after exposure to chemicals including DEET as specified in MIL-DTL-44419A.

6.2.6. All (100%) of finished gloves shall pass the Whole Glove Leak test with air as specified in MIL-DTL-44419A.

6.2.7. Finished gloves shall pass the Whole Glove Integrity test after exposure to an elevated temperature of 500oF for five minutes.

6.3. Sizes. XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL or equivalent shall be provided.

6.5. Design and Construction. Lining and barrier system shall be sewn to outer shell at tabs on all fingers and thumb ends. Gloves shall be of an ergonomic design to fit the curve of the natural hand at rest providing a high level of thermal protection with dexterity and palm material that resists slippage when wet or dry. Glove shall feature a hanger loop.

6.6. Labels. Appropriate warning label(s) shall be permanently affixed. A bar code may be included that interacts with manufacturer’s online tracking system and provides vendor serial number with "V" identifier in symbology Code 128 up to 20 alpha-numeric positions. Additionally, the label(s) shall include the following information:

6.6.1. Compliance to NFPA Standard 1971; and

6.6.2. UL, SEI, ITS/ETL or other certifier’s mark.

6.6.3. A complete users information guide shall be included with each pair of gloves to include sizing information in accordance with NFPA 1971 paragraph 5.4.4.

7. DUAL PURPOSE STRUCTURAL AND PROXIMITY FIRE FIGHTING BOOTS

7.1 USAF Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Approved

7.1.1. Certification. All boots shall be dual-certified to meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Firefighting and Proximity Firefighting, and certified to meet or exceed NFPA 1992, Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies.

7.1.1.1. USAF CBRN Test Notification. Candidate boots shall be submitted with official notification of intent to seek approval to USAF Joint Firefighter Integrated Response Ensemble (JFIRE) Program Manager prior to participation in JFIRE testing described below. Tests requiring Commercial Test Agreements will be coordinated through the USAF JFIRE Program Manager. Any and all costs associated with testing and approvals described in this section shall reside with the submitting party and not the government.

7.1.1.1.1. Field Evaluations. Field evaluations shall be conducted through a Commercial Test Agreement with the government to gather and evaluate data on the functionality of the candidate components in as close to real-world conditions as possible. Evaluations will be conducted during wartime exercises conducted on an Air Force Installation as the firefighters, practice various scenarios in a wartime posture. Data collected will include a survey of overall comfort/fit, sweat accumulation data, and donning/doffing.

7.1.1.1.2. Durability and Compatibility Testing (DCT) (450 wear hours). This testing is a prerequisite to Live Agent Testing and shall be conducted through a Commercial Test Agreement with the government. DCT consists of Air Force firefighters wearing the items during field training exercises so that the items would be exposed to operationally relevant conditions found in the real world. The objective is to obtain and analyze 450 wear hours for no less than twelve pair of candidate boots and to provide a pool of worn components for live agent chemical testing.

7.1.1.1.3. Live Agent Chemical Swatch Testing (TOP 8-2-501). This testing can be performed through a Commercial Test Agreement with the government or through a certified third party laboratory chosen by the submitting party. This testing is to perform chemical agent testing for permeation using Aerosol Vapor Liquid Assessment Group (AVLAG) Testing and Expulsion Testing in accordance with Test Operating Procedure (TOP) 8-2-501. Test execution will consist of conducting swatch testing using GD, HD and VX liquid chemical warfare agent contamination on candidate swatches. Test reporting shall provide level III data and a written test record. Baseline and challenge rate requirements shall be provided by the USAF JFIRE Program Manager. Candidate boots shall be challenged with GD, HD and VX to determine chemical performance. Chemical agent resistance testing for all candidates shall include boots in the following condition: new, worn, and candidates treated with 3 percent Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) and JP-8 fuel contaminants.

7.1.1.1.4. Decontamination Procedures. Submission of decontamination requirements by the manufacturer. Provide USAF JFIRE Program Manager with any decontamination process/procedures, requirements, and/or recommendations that will minimize cross-contamination potential, assist with decontamination and safe doffing of contaminated boots at no cost to the Government.

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7.1.1.1.5. Man In Simulant (MIST) (ASTM 2588-12) Evaluation. This testing shall be conducted through a Commercial Test Agreement with the government to evaluate the candidate boot effectiveness and integration with other firefighter PPE elements in an operationally representative environment.

7.1.1.1.6. USAF JFIRE Program Manager Approval. Candidate boot final test reports (7.1.1.1.1. through 7.1.1.1.5.) shall be submitted to the USAF JFIRE Program Manager for evaluation of test completion and approval for CBRN wear as an integrated JFIRE PPE element. The USAF JFIRE Program Manager will issue an approval or disapproval letter to the requesting party.

7.1.2. Weight. The weight of a men’s size 10 boot shall not exceed 3.7 lbs. When paired or weighed together shall not exceed 7.5 lbs.

7.1.3. General Design. The boot material shall be of leather, pull-up style with flame-resistant and waterproof with safety toe box, shank, and insole barrier. Rubber boots will not be acceptable.

7.1.4. Labels. Appropriate warning label(s) shall be permanently affixed. Additionally, the label(s) shall include the following information along with a bar code that interacts with manufacturer’s online tracking system and provides vendor serial number with "V" identifier in symbology Code 128 up to 20 alpha-numeric positions:

7.1.4.1. Compliance to NFPA Standard 1971 for both structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting; and NFPA Standard 1992, and

7.1.4.2. UL, SEI, ITS/ETL or other certifier’s mark.

7.1.4.3. A complete users information guide shall be included with each pair of boots to include sizing information in accordance with NFPA 1971 paragraph 5.4.4.

7.1.5. Sizes. Boots shall be available in Men’s 5 – 15.5 (full and half sizes), 16 – 17 (full sizes only) in Narrow, Medium, Wide, and X-Wide widths. Men’s sizes shall also be available in a wider calf model in the same size range that will provide a wider circumference at the calf to fit those with larger calves. Boots shall be available in Women’s 5 – 12 (full and half sizes) in Narrow, Medium, Wide, and X-Wide widths.

7.2. General Use Dual Purpose Structural and Proximity Firefighting Boots

7.2.1. Certification. All boots shall be dual-certified to meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Firefighting and Proximity Firefighting, and certified to meet or exceed NFPA 1992, Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies.

7.2.2. Weight. The weight of a men’s size 10 boot shall not exceed 3.7 lbs. When paired or weighed together shall not exceed 7.5 lbs.

7.2.3. General Design. The boot material shall be of leather, pull-up style with flame-resistant and waterproof with safety toe box, shank, and insole barrier. Rubber boots will not be acceptable.

7.2.4. Labels. Appropriate warning label(s) shall be permanently affixed. Additionally, the label(s) shall include the following information along with a bar code that interacts with manufacturer’s online Air Force Fire Emergency Services 18 August 2015 Structural & Proximity Fire Fighting Personal Protective Equipment Specifications Page 21 tracking system and provides vendor serial number with "V" identifier in symbology Code 128 up to 20 alpha-numeric positions:

7.2.4.1. Compliance to NFPA Standard 1971 for both structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting; and NFPA Standard 1992, and

7.2.4.2. UL,SEI, ITS/ETL or other certifier’s mark.

7.2.4.3. A complete users information guide shall be included with each pair of boots to include sizing information in accordance with NFPA 1971.

7.2.5. Sizes. Boots shall be available in Men’s 5 – 15.5 (full and half sizes), 16 – 17 (full sizes only) in Narrow, Medium, Wide, and X-Wide widths. Men’s sizes shall also be available in a wider calf model in the same size range that will provide a wider circumference at the calf to fit those with larger calves. Boots shall be available in Women’s 5 – 12 (full and half sizes) in Narrow, Medium, Wide, and X-Wide widths.

8. FIRE FIGHTING HELMET

8.1. Proximity Fire Fighting, Structural Fire Fighting, and Technical Rescue. Helmets shall have the capability to meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Firefighting and Proximity Firefighting, and NFPA 1951, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents when properly configured. Helmets shall be offered in each configuration for purchase. Configuration kits shall also be offered to convert their existing helmet to a different compliant configuration.

8.2. Labels. Appropriate warning label(s) shall be permanently affixed to all helmets. Additionally, the label(s) shall include the following information along with a bar code that interacts with manufacturer’s online tracking system and provides vendor serial number with "V" identifier in symbology Code 128 up to 20 alpha-numeric positions:

8.2.1. Compliance to applicable NFPA Standard; and

8.2.2. UL,SEI, ITS/ETL or other certifier’s mark.

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

8.3. Structural Firefighting Helmet. Helmets for Structural Fire Fighting shall meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, 2013 Edition when configured with a compliant shell, energy absorbing system, retention system, ear/neck covers, fluorescent and retroreflective trim, and 4-inch faceshield.

8.3.1. Weight. Structural Fire Fighting Helmet with a Nomex® or equivalent ear/neck protector and NFPA 1971 compliant faceshield shall not exceed 50 oz.

8.3.2. 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 ¾-inches behind the faceshield attachment hardware points.

8.3.3. 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.

8.3.4. Energy Absorbing System. The energy absorbing system shall include a heat-resistant inner shell unit and crown strap suspension system capable of meeting or exceeding NFPA Standards.

8.3.5. Frontal Helmet Identifier. The contractor shall provide a leather frontal helmet identifier affixed to the helmet that does not interfere with the aluminized proximity cover configuration. The helmet identifier will include:

8.3.5.1. Identifier shall be offered with background colors white and foreground colors of black. Font colors shall be offered in black.

8.3.5.2. Top arched text shall state AIR NATIONAL GUARD

8.3.5.3. Bottom text shall state FIRE

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

8.3.6. Helmet Light. The contractor shall provide C4 LED lighting with tail light and a minimum of 115 lumens that affixes to the helmet and does not impact certification.

8.3.7. 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.

8.3.8. Brow Pad. The brow pad shall be a cushioned fire retardant (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.

8.3.9. Chin Strap. The chin strap shall be ¾-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.

8.3.10. 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:

8.3.10.1. 6-inches to the sides of the helmet at the chinstrap anchors.

8.3.10.2. 6-1/2-inches to the center rear at the helmet brim.

8.3.11. Structural Faceshield. Structural faceshield shall be NFPA 1971 compliant for wear when structural fire fighting or performing technical rescue. In addition, faceshield shall be certified to meet the optic requirements of ANSI 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.

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

8.3.12. 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.

8.4. Proximity Firefighting Helmet. Helmets for Proximity Fire Fighting shall meet or exceed NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, 2013 Edition when configured with a compliant shell, energy absorbing system, retention system, proximity shell cover, proximity shroud, and 6-inch proximity faceshield.

8.4.1. Weight. Proximity Fire Fighting Helmet with an aluminized helmet shell cover, three-layer aluminized shroud, and 6-inch gold-coated faceshield shall not exceed 70 oz.

8.4.2. 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 ¾-inches behind the faceshield attachment hardware points.

8.4.3. 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.

8.4.4. Aluminized Shell Cover/Shroud Material. The Aluminized PBI®/Kevlar® material shall be GENTEX STYLE # 1088, #1098 or equivalent, constructed of an aluminized Dual Mirror® fabric and Para-Aramid rip stop knit/Flexir® or NEWTEX® P-202 Z-Flex® Silver or equivalent material, constructed of a Z-Flex® aluminized film and PBI/Para-Aramid 3D Mock Knit® fabric.

8.4.5. Aluminized Helmet Shell Cover. An aluminized helmet shell cover shall securely fit to the shell and attach to the aluminized shroud.

8.4.6. Aluminized Shroud. A three layered aluminized shroud shall consist of and be constructed of aluminized PBI®/Aramid or equivalent outer shell material in 8.4.4 above, meta/para aramid moisture barrier and meta/para aramid quilt thermal liner.

8.4.7. 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.

8.4.8. Energy Absorbing System. The energy absorbing system shall include a heat-resistant inner shell unit and crown strap suspension system capable of meeting or exceeding NFPA Standards.

8.4.9. 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.

8.4.10. Brow Pad. The brow pad shall be a cushioned fire retardant (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.

8.4.11. Chin Strap. The chin strap shall be ¾-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.

8.4.12. 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 fire fighting. 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.

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

8.5.1. Chin Straps

8.5.2. Neck/Ear Protectors

8.5.3. Inner Crown System

8.5.4. Shrouds

8.5.5. Covers

8.5.6. 4 inch Faceshield

8.5.7. 6 inch Faceshield

8.5.8. Goggles

8.5.9. Frontal Helmet Identifier

8.5.10. Helmet Light

8.5.11. Contractor shall offer all commercially available replacement parts in addition to the 10 listed above.

9. FIRE FIGHTING HOOD & INSTRUCTOR HOOD

9.1. Fire Fighting Hood.

9.1.1. Certification. The contractor shall provide firefighting hoods that meet or exceeds NFPA 1971

9.1.2. Layer Materials. The layer material shall be PBI®/Lenzing FR® or equal material.

9.1.3. Performance Characteristics. The hood must meet or exceed the minimum test values for TPP, Stretch, Flame Resistance, Fabric Burst Strength, Seam Burst Strength, Heat and Thermal Shrinkage performance:

9.1.3.1. TPP. The layering material shall be a minimum TPP rating of 29 across the head layers.

9.1.3.2. Seam Burst Strength. The fabric seam burst strength shall be greater than 599.

9.1.3.3. Heat and Thermal Shrinkage. The fabric shall have a heat and thermal shrinkage/resistance of no greater than 10% initial and after five launderings.

9.1.3.4. Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV). The hood shall have a minimum ATPV of 8 cal/cm2.

9.1.4. Stitch Types and Seams. All stitching conforms to Federal Standard 751 Specifications (FED-STD-751).

9.1.5. Thread. All seams are sewn with 100% Nomex or equivalent thread in a contrasting color to the fabric.

9.1.6. Hood Style. Hood shall be two layers in thickness throughout with a 3-inch wide head panel to provide generous head sizing. A circular face opening shall incorporate x-heavy duty ½-inch wide coved elastic that is cover stitched and fabric edges shall be bound. Shoulder area shall be a notched or notched bib style with the ability to cover most of the trapezius area. The total hood length shall be 20-21 inches.

9.1.6.1. Color. All solid colors offered by the manufacturer shall be available.

9.1.7. Size. One size hood fits all.

9.1.8. Labeling. Appropriate warning label(s) shall be permanently affixed. Additionally, the label(s) shall include the following information along with a bar code that interacts with manufacturer’s online tracking system and provides vendor serial number with "V" identifier in symbology Code 128 up to 20 alpha-numeric positions:

9.1.8.1. Compliance to NFPA Standard 1971;

9.1.8.2. UL,SEI, ITS/ETL or other certifier’s mark;

9.1.8.3. Care Instructions.

9.1.9. A complete users information guide shall be included with each hood in accordance with NFPA 1971 paragraph 5.4.4.

10. PROXIMITY FIRE FIGHTING COAT

10.1. Body. The coat design shall be assembled to facilitate maximum unencumbered ease of movement across the shoulders, chest, and arms with the least amount of coat rise and restriction offered by the manufacturer utilizing no less than three separate panels. Coat shall provide a contoured fit and align at the seams with double stitching with Nomex® or equal flame resistant meta-aramid thread. The baseline coat length shall be no longer than 32-inches while shorter and longer lengths shall be available for sizing of tall and short personnel. Coat length may be longer in the back than in the front to facilitate interfacing requirements. The bottom hem of the coat shall be finished with a double row of stitching.

10.2. Collar and Throat Tab/Strap. The collar shall consist of a four-layer construction. The collar shall be minimum 3¼-inches high and lengthened to size. The front edges of the collar shall extend up so that no gap occurs at the throat. Where installed, all hook and loop fastener shall be oriented to prevent exposure to the environment. The throat tab/strap and/or collar shall facilitate adjustment when in the closed position and while wearing a breathing apparatus mask. If throat tab/strap is provided, it shall be able to be stored without creating interference to the user when not in use. A hanger loop shall be sewn to the top inside rear of the collar at the center, and be constructed to withstand hanging the full weight of the coat plus any gear typically attached when stored.

10.3 Inside Coat Pocket. A pocket measuring no less than 7-inch by 9-inch or greater than 9-inch by 9-inch, constructed of thermal liner material and lined with moisture barrier material, shall be affixed to the inside of the coat thermal liner on the left side with the pocket thermal liner and moisture barrier bound together around the perimeter.

11.4. Front/Inside Facings. Separate facings shall measure 2-3-inches wide from collar to hem, and double stitched to the body panels. The facing composite shall be comprised of CROSSTECH® Black 2-layer moisture barrier material or equivalent and outer shell material. The coat thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be attached to the coat facings by means of snap fasteners.

10.4. Front Closure System. The coat shall be closed by means of a #10 heavy duty high temperature smooth-gliding non-conductive zipper made with plastic (polyacetal resin) that aligns each front facing. The teeth of the zipper shall be mounted on Nomex® or equal flame resistant meta-aramid tape. The storm flap shall measure 3-3½-inches wide and shall be centered. The outside storm flap shall include at least 1-layer of CROSSTECH® Black 2-layer moisture barrier material or equivalent and reinforced at both ends with bar-tacks. The storm flap shall close over the left and right coat body panels and shall be secured with non-flammable, and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape. A piece of non-flammable, and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape shall be installed along the leading edge of the storm flap on the underside. A corresponding piece of non-flammable, and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape shall be sewn to the front body panel and positioned to engage the loop fastener tape when the storm flap is closed over the front of the coat.

10.5. Sleeves. The sleeves shall be shaped so as to provide a contoured fit following the natural flex of the arm at rest. The sleeve design shall facilitate the maximum unencumbered ease of movement across the shoulders, elbows, and arms with the least amount of coat rise and restriction offered by the manufacturer and properly interface with gauntlet style gloves.

10.6. Sleeve Cuff Reinforcements. The sleeve cuffs shall be reinforced with Ara-shield® reinforcement fabric or equivalent material. The cuff reinforcements shall be black in color and not be less than 2-inches in total width and folded in half, approximately one half inside and one half outside the sleeve end and

10.7. Wristlets/Sleeve Wells. Wristlets shall be constructed of a PBI/Kevlar® blend or equal knit hand and wrist guards (over the hand) with separate thumbhole with an approximate diameter of 2-inches shall be recessed approximately 1-inch from the leading edge. Flame resistant barrier material impervious to fluids shall be incorporated to the inside of the sleeve shell to prevent fluids from entering the sleeve’s arm and wrist area. The wristlet and coat sleeve interface shall be designed so that it will not permit a gap in thermal protection and properly interfaces with gauntlet style gloves.

10.8. Liner Elbow Thermal Enhancement. An additional layer of thermal liner material shall be sewn to the elbow area and stitched to the thermal liner layer only. The finished dimension shall be approximately 5-inches by 7-inches.

10.9. Liner Shoulder and Upper Back Thermal Enhancement. An additional layer of thermal liner material shall provide shoulder and upper back thermal enhancement to provide greater conductive and compressive heat resistance (CCHR) protection IAW NFPA 1971. Material shall extend over the top of each shoulder side to side from the collar to the sleeve seems. The material shall extend over the front approximately 5-inches and the back approximately 7½-inches and stitched to the thermal liner only.

10.10. Drag Rescue Device (DRD). The DRD shall be constructed of 1½-inch wide Kevlar or equivalent strap. The DRD shall have the ability to be “reset” without doffing the coat to reset the strap system. Access to the DRD strap will be through a covered access opening constructed of outer shell material located between the shoulders on the upper back. The flap shall secure by a non-flammable and fire resistant hook and loop fastener tape. When a SCBA is worn, access or function of DRD strap, access opening, or flap shall not be impeded.

10.11. Liner Access Opening (Coat). Liner Access Opening (Coat). Liner access shall be through an opening large enough to facilitate complete moisture barrier and liner inspection and securely close to prevent soiling. The thermal liner and moisture barrier shall be completely removable from the coat’s outer shell.

10.12. Method of Thermal Liner/Moisture Barrier Attachment for Coat. The thermal liner/moisture barrier shall be secured to each coat facing and sleeve with snap fasteners.