Antarctic Armor (Brand Name or Equal)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA521525Q0034
- Agency
-
Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 315210 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
- PSC
- 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose
- Place of performance
- Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand
- Points of contact
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- A1C Franz Angelo Yap franz_angelo.yap.1@us.af.mil (808) 447-3129
- SSgt Thomas Hembree thomas.hembree@us.af.mil (808) 789-3170
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces is seeking quotes through a Request for Quote (RFQ) for extreme cold weather apparel and accessories for Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica personnel conducting Operation DEEP FREEZE. The procurement includes 450 pairs of Baffin Snow Monster Boots, 450 Carhartt Yukon Extremes Insulated Active Jackets (Style #104458), and 450 Carhartt Yukon Extremes Loose Fit Insulated Biberalls (Style #104461), with vendors allowed to propose equivalent products that meet specified performance characteristics. This is a re-solicitation following an unsuccessful previous attempt due to technically unacceptable offers and concerns about product performance in extreme Antarctic conditions where temperatures can reach -22°F to -49°F with winds up to 30 mph. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability, price, past performance, delivery schedule, and warranty, with the requirement that vendors proposing "equal" products provide documented evidence demonstrating their products meet or exceed the specified performance standards. The solicitation has been amended multiple times, with the final quote submission deadline extended to 8:00 AM HST on August 5, 2025, and questions were due by 8:00 AM HST on July 29, 2025.
This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors) with a size standard of 750 employees. The estimated contract value is $310,000, structured as a firm-fixed price contract with payment terms of net 30 days and desired delivery within 30 days after contract date, with a maximum allowable delivery period of 45 days. All 1,350 items (450 each of the three product types) will be shipped to the National Science Foundation facility in Christchurch, New Zealand, at Christchurch International Airport, to support Antarctic operations personnel. The shipment will be exempt from import taxes and customs fees under the New Zealand Treaty Series 1961, No. 3, and quotes must include both item costs and associated shipping fees. The solicitation follows simplified acquisition procedures under 10 U.S.C. 3572 and represents a critical procurement for personnel safety in one of the world's most extreme environments.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are be requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
This soliciattion has been amended, see changes under:
Amendment 1 – Added CLIN 0004 – Shipping Cost, to account for offeror’s associated shipping fees.
Amendment 2 – Added Attachment 6 – Questions and Answers, for inquiries related to the solicitation.
Amendment 3 - Extended solicitation due date from 8:00 AM, 01 Aug 2025 to 8:00 AM, 05 Aug 2025, to provide vendors more time to respond.
We are seeking eligible vendors to provide qoutes for the listed items below:
The contarctor shall provide the following:
1. 450 (Pairs) Baffin, Snow Monster Boots
- Brand Name or Equal IAW list of Salient Characteristics and Sizing Chart.
2. 450 (Each) Carhartt, Style #104458 Yukon Extremes Insulated Active Jacket
- Brand Name or Equal IAW list of Salient Characteristics and Sizing Chart.
3. 450 (Each) Carhartt, Style: #104461 Yukon Extremes Loose Fit Insulated Biberall
- Brand Name or Equal IAW list of Salient Characteristics and Sizing Chart.
Offerors proposing "equal" products must provide documented evidence demonstrating that their products meet or exceed the performance specifications of the listed items IAW list of Salient Characteristics.
These items will be shipped to personnel in Christchurch, New Zealand utilizing the following address:
National Science Foundation
c/o PAE (New Zealand) Limited
Gate 1, 45 Orchard Road North
Christchurch International Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
This requirement will be exempt from import taxes and customs fees IAW New Zealand Treaty Series 1961, No. 3. Quotes submitted must only consider item cost and associated shipping fees.
Any questions shall be submitted to the CO and CS via email NLT 0800 HST, 29 July 2025. The Government will send the questions and resultant responses out to all vendors.
This solicitation contains the following attachments:
Attachment 1 - FA521525Q0034 - Antartic Armor COMBO RFQ (Brand Name or Equal)
Attachment 2 - FA521525Q0034 - List of Salient Characteristics (Brand name or Equal)
Attachment 3 - FA521525Q0034 - Sizing Chart
Attachment 4 - FA521525Q0034 - J&A Brand Name or Equal
Attachment 5 - FA521525Q0034 - Provisions and Clauses
Attachment 6 - FA521525Q0034 - Questions and Answers
Update #3 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are be requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
This soliciattion has been amended, see changes under:
Amendment 1 – Added CLIN 0004 – Shipping Cost, to account for offeror’s associated shipping fees.
Amendment 2 – Added Attachment 6 – Questions and Answers, for inquiries related to the solicitation.
We are seeking eligible vendors to provide qoutes for the listed items below:
The contarctor shall provide the following:
1. 450 (Pairs) Baffin, Snow Monster Boots
- Brand Name or Equal IAW list of Salient Characteristics and Sizing Chart.
2. 450 (Each) Carhartt, Style #104458 Yukon Extremes Insulated Active Jacket
- Brand Name or Equal IAW list of Salient Characteristics and Sizing Chart.
3. 450 (Each) Carhartt, Style: #104461 Yukon Extremes Loose Fit Insulated Biberall
- Brand Name or Equal IAW list of Salient Characteristics and Sizing Chart.
Offerors proposing "equal" products must provide documented evidence demonstrating that their products meet or exceed the performance specifications of the listed items IAW list of Salient Characteristics.
These items will be shipped to personnel in Christchurch, New Zealand utilizing the following address:
National Science Foundation
c/o PAE (New Zealand) Limited
Gate 1, 45 Orchard Road North
Christchurch International Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
This requirement will be exempt from import taxes and customs fees IAW New Zealand Treaty Series 1961, No. 3. Quotes submitted must only consider item cost and associated shipping fees.
Any questions shall be submitted to the CO and CS via email NLT 0800 HST, 29 July 2025. The Government will send the questions and resultant responses out to all vendors.
This solicitation contains the following attachments:
Attachment 1 - FA521525Q0034 - Antartic Armor COMBO RFQ (Brand Name or Equal)
Attachment 2 - FA521525Q0034 - List of Salient Characteristics (Brand name or Equal)
Attachment 3 - FA521525Q0034 - Sizing Chart
Attachment 4 - FA521525Q0034 - J&A Brand Name or Equal
Attachment 5 - FA521525Q0034 - Provisions and Clauses
Attachment 6 - FA521525Q0034 - Questions and Answers
Update #2 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are be requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
This soliciattion has been amended, see changes under:
Amendment 1 – Added CLIN 0004 – Shipping Cost, to account for offeror’s associated shipping fees.
We are seeking eligible vendors to provide qoutes for the listed items below:
The contarctor shall provide the following:
1. 450 (Pairs) Baffin, Snow Monster Boots
- Brand Name or Equal IAW list of Salient Characteristics and Sizing Chart.
2. 450 (Each) Carhartt, Style #104458 Yukon Extremes Insulated Active Jacket
- Brand Name or Equal IAW list of Salient Characteristics and Sizing Chart.
3. 450 (Each) Carhartt, Style: #104461 Yukon Extremes Loose Fit Insulated Biberall
- Brand Name or Equal IAW list of Salient Characteristics and Sizing Chart.
Offerors proposing "equal" products must provide documented evidence demonstrating that their products meet or exceed the performance specifications of the listed items IAW list of Salient Characteristics.
These items will be shipped to personnel in Christchurch, New Zealand utilizing the following address:
National Science Foundation
c/o PAE (New Zealand) Limited
Gate 1, 45 Orchard Road North
Christchurch International Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
This requirement will be exempt from import taxes and customs fees IAW New Zealand Treaty Series 1961, No. 3. Quotes submitted must only consider item cost and associated shipping fees.
Any questions shall be submitted to the CO and CS via email NLT 0800 HST, 29 July 2025. The Government will send the questions and resultant responses out to all vendors.
This solicitation contains the following attachments:
Attachment 1 - FA521525Q0034 - Antartic Armor COMBO RFQ (Brand Name or Equal)
Attachment 2 - FA521525Q0034 - List of Salient Characteristics (Brand name or Equal)
Attachment 3 - FA521525Q0034 - Sizing Chart
Attachment 4 - FA521525Q0034 - J&A Brand Name or Equal
Attachment 5 - FA521525Q0034 - Provisions and Clauses
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are be requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
We are seeking eligible vendors to provide qoutes for the listed items below:
The contarctor shall provide the following:
1. 450 (Pairs) Baffin, Snow Monster Boots
- Brand Name or Equal IAW list of Salient Characteristics and Sizing Chart.
2. 450 (Each) Carhartt, Style #104458 Yukon Extremes Insulated Active Jacket
- Brand Name or Equal IAW list of Salient Characteristics and Sizing Chart.
3. 450 (Each) Carhartt, Style: #104461 Yukon Extremes Loose Fit Insulated Biberall
- Brand Name or Equal IAW list of Salient Characteristics and Sizing Chart.
Offerors proposing "equal" products must provide documented evidence demonstrating that their products meet or exceed the performance specifications of the listed items IAW list of Salient Characteristics.
These items will be shipped to personnel in Christchurch, New Zealand utilizing the following address:
National Science Foundation
c/o PAE (New Zealand) Limited
Gate 1, 45 Orchard Road North
Christchurch International Airport
Christchurch, New Zealand
This requirement will be exempt from import taxes and customs fees IAW New Zealand Treaty Series 1961, No. 3. Quotes submitted must only consider item cost and associated shipping fees.
Any questions shall be submitted to the CO and CS via email NLT 0800 HST, 29 July 2025. The Government will send the questions and resultant responses out to all vendors.
This solicitation contains the following attachments:
Attachment 1 - FA521525Q0034 - Antartic Armor COMBO RFQ (Brand Name or Equal)
Attachment 2 - FA521525Q0034 - List of Salient Characteristics (Brand name or Equal)
Attachment 3 - FA521525Q0034 - Sizing Chart
Attachment 4 - FA521525Q0034 - J&A Brand Name or Equal
Attachment 5 - FA521525Q0034 - Provisions and Clauses
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