56th RQS Artic Gear
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA568225Q2019
- Agency
- Air Forces Europe and Africa Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose
- Place of performance
- APO 09604 Italy
- Points of contact
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- Kupono Blake kupono_duke.blake.1@us.af.mil (314) 632-7466
- Ali Elyousfi ali.elyousfi.2@us.af.mil +390434309353
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Air Force, 31st Fighter Wing (USAFE), is procuring Arctic cold weather gear for the 56th Rescue Squadron through solicitation FA568225Q2019. The requirement includes specialized equipment such as Wild Things FR High Loft Jackets and Pants, MGS Cold Weather Mitts, Darn Tough Tactical Boot Socks, Wild Things Knuckle Roaster Hand Sleeves, Kelty Varicom AFSOC Sleeping Bag Systems, and Two-Man Field Tents, all designed for extreme cold environments with temperature ratings as low as -20°C. The gear must meet specific brand name or equal specifications detailed in the salient characteristics document, featuring flame-resistant materials, water resistance, and specialized construction using Nomex, Kevlar, and Merino wool blends. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability, price, delivery terms, and past performance, with the intent to award to the responsible vendor offering the best value. Quotes were due by August 14, 2025, at 1600 CET and must remain valid for 60 days.
This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designation and no incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The specific quantities required include 40 Wild Things FR High Loft Jackets and Pants, 40 MGS Cold Weather Mitts, 200 Darn Tough Tactical Boot Socks, 40 Wild Things Knuckle Rooster Hand Sleeves, 10 Kelty Varicom AFSOC Sleeping Bag Systems, and 5 Two-Man Field Tents. The place of performance is Aviano Air Base, Italy, with delivery to FB5682 31 LRS LGRD, Cargo Movement Element Building 1029, Aviano 33081, Italy. The government has expressed a preference for direct shipment to the Italian location rather than consolidation through a U.S. point, and has indicated flexibility on color specifications, accepting Coyote color as an alternative to OD Green where the originally specified color is unavailable. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.
Notice text
The U.S. Air Force has a requirement for Brand name or equal Artic Gear. See attachment 2 “Salient Characteristic” for specifications.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation FA568225Q2019 - Questions and Answers v2.pdf | ||
| Solicitation FA568225Q2019 - Questions and Answers.pdf | ||
| FA568225Q2019 - 56th RQS Operational Cold Weather Gear.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Salient Characteristics.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Clause Provision Set.pdf |
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