Cold Weather Gear

The 366th Contracting Squadron, Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, is soliciting quotes for cold weather gear on behalf of the 366th Fighter Wing, with quotes due November 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MST. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 315990, Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing, and PSC 8415, Clothing, Special Purpose. Amendment 1 extended the closing date from October 29 to November 2 and added a Q&A document posted October 29, after the October 26 question deadline.

Delivery is to 366 MXS, 230 Phantom Ave, Bldg 920 Rm 131, Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648. Requirements include 221 APECS jackets, 238 cold weather gloves, 227 balaclavas, 291 steel-toe boots, 270 leather work gloves, 254 hydration field cleaning kits, 188 hearing protection devices, 538 name tapes, 242 service identifier patches, and 1,180 pairs of cold weather socks. Delivery is due within 30 calendar days of award, and the name tape window starts when the 538-name list is received from the mission partner. The contract is firm fixed price, with shipping included in the quote and a standard warranty required.

All items must comply with DAFI 36-2903. Hearing protection, name tapes, and patches must also comply with DAFMAN 91-203. Amendment 2 states that the Berry Amendment and DFARS 252.225-7012 do not apply, but Buy American and Balance of Payments Program restrictions under DFARS 252.225-7001 do apply. The Q&A permits merino wool blend socks that meet USAF Safe to Fly certification, requires hot-weather uninsulated steel-toe boots, and limits the hydration kit to a cleaning kit without a bladder. Hearing protection must meet ANSI S3.19-1974 or ANSI S12.6, limit output to 82 dB, and fit under the Army Combat Helmet. Security requirements include contractor personnel security clearances, OPSEC, Level I antiterrorism training within 30 days, CUI protocols, and NISPOM compliance.

Award is based on price, technical capability, and past performance, with past performance evaluated pass/fail. Quotes must include descriptive literature, model numbers, and lead times, and must be emailed to the contracting officer, Alethea Coker, with a 10MB maximum file size. Quoters must hold current SAM registration under NAICS 315990. No incumbent is named, and no dollar value or ceiling is stated.