Advanced Cleaning and Inspection of Personal Protective Equipment (Firefighter’s Gear)

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking a contractor to provide advanced cleaning and inspection services for firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) at NAS Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth, Texas. The solicitation (N6883625QS003) requires comprehensive cleaning and inspection of 85 coats, 85 pants, 105 pairs of gloves, 117 hoods, 108 pairs of boots, and 113 helmets, with two annual service cycles for primary equipment and one annual service for reserve set items. The procurement will adhere to the 2020 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 standard, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method. Potential contractors must submit their proposals by 10:00 AM EST on May 14, 2025, with the solicitation allowing for a $10,000 repair allowance. The contract will be evaluated based on technical compliance and pricing, with a focus on meeting the specified cleaning and inspection requirements.

The contract is specifically set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) contractors, with a total potential contract value of $8,000,000. The place of performance is located at 1330 Military Parkway in Fort Worth, Texas, with onsite servicing via a trailer system acceptable for equipment cleaning and inspection. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 812320 for Drycleaning and Laundry Services and PSC category S209 for Housekeeping-Laundry/Drycleaning. There is no current incumbent contractor, as the previous service provider was terminated for cause over a year ago. The contract structure includes a base year with multiple option years, providing potential long-term opportunity for the selected vendor. Contractors will be expected to complete the entire equipment cleaning and inspection process within one week of service initiation.