Fire Emergency Services Personal Protective Equipment Ensemble
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8051-26-R-FESPPEEnsemble
- Agency
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Air Force Installation Contracting Agency
Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- PSC
- 4240 Safety And Rescue Equipment
- Place of performance
- Florida 32404, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Air Force is conducting a sources sought for Fire and Emergency Services Personal Protective Equipment ensembles to be procured under a decentralized IDIQ contract vehicle, with responses due by October 14, 2026, and no set-aside applied. The requirement encompasses approximately 11,000 complete ensemble sets (one structural firefighting coat, one pair of pants, one particulate blocking hood) over an anticipated five-year ordering period, with potential extension to other Department of Defense agencies. First delivery orders are not anticipated until fall 2027.
Place of performance includes all USAF installations within CONUS and OCONUS, with administrative oversight at Goodfellow AFB. Ensembles must be certified to NFPA 1970 standards and comply with NFPA 1550, 1850, 1950, 1990, and 2500; ASTM testing methods; and AATCC textile standards. Coats and pants must feature composite construction with 7.0-ounce per square yard outer shell, non-PFAS moisture barrier not exceeding 4.9 ounces per square yard, and thermal liner achieving minimum Thermal Protective Performance rating of 35 and Total Heat Loss of 253 W/m². Contractor must maintain ISO 9001 certification, provide gender-specific sizing (men's coats 34–60 inch chest, women's 28–50 inch chest; pants waist 30–60 inches men, 28–50 inches women, in 2-inch increments), conduct quarterly on-site sizing visits to Goodfellow AFB, and deliver within 130 calendar days (CONUS) and 142 calendar days (OCONUS). All materials must meet 100% Berry Amendment U.S.-origin requirements. Applicable NAICS codes are 339113 (small business threshold 800 employees) and 314999 (small business threshold 550 employees); PSC code is 4240. Contractors must submit 15-page capability statements addressing eighteen technical and operational questions to randall.jones.16@us.af.mil by 1300 CDT October 14, 2026. Amendment 2 issued September 29, 2026, reflects consolidated question-and-answer guidance confirming specification finality, non-proprietary material equivalencies acceptable, and exclusion of proprietary brand requirements.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT 2 to SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE -
This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal or complete package outlining the technical competencies/qualifications of the prospective contractor, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. Since this is a Sources Sought announcement amendment, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist.
This amendment introduces a revised Sources Sought Notice, titled "Sources Sought Ensemble 29 Sep 2026 UPDATE." This update is based on Questions and Answers and the revised SOW provided in AMENDMENT 1.
The question-and-answer period for this Sources Sought is now closed. All subsequent inquiries must be compiled and submitted during the requirements' Solicitation Phase. The due date for responses remains unchanged, 14 Oct 2026 at 1300 CDT.
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AMENDMENT 1 to SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE -
This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal or complete package outlining the technical competencies/qualifications of the prospective contractor, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. Since this is a Sources Sought announcement amendment, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist.
This amendment issues formal responses to submitted questions and introduces the revised Statement of Work, titled "DRAFT FES PPE Ensemble - Statement of Work (SOW) 31 Aug 2026 rev 1 dtd 22 Sept 2026."
The question-and-answer period for this Sources Sought is now closed. All subsequent inquiries must be compiled and submitted during the requirements' Solicitation Phase. The due date for responses remains unchanged, 14 Oct 2026 at 1300 CDT.
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THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED AS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal or complete package outlining the technical competencies/qualifications of the prospective contractor, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. Since this is a Sources Sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has a requirement in support of Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineer Center (HQ AFCEC), Fire and Emergency Services Division for the purchase of Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Ensemble (complete set of protective gear, consisting of one coat and one pair of pants, and (1) particulate blocking hood. This requirement also has the potential to extend to other agencies within the Department of Defense. The intent of this notice is to eventually award a De-centralized Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. Delivery Orders, or Government Purchase Card (GPC) orders will fluctuate dependent on the USAF’s needs. It is anticipated that the first order will not be made until approximately fall of 2027.
The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The small business size standard for this NAICS is 750 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 4240 – Safety and Rescue Equipment. Additionally, NAICS code 314999 – All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills is being considered. The small business size standard for this NAICS is 550 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 8415 – Clothing, Special Purpose Orders will fluctuate dependent on the USAF’s needs, but the current estimate is based on a quantity of 11,000 Ensemble sets over the anticipated 5-year ordering period.
The Government is performing market research primarily to assess the number of firms with the capability to execute the requirements in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW). All business concerns are invited to provide a capability statement in response to this notice. It is required for all contractors to be registered to do business with the Government in SAM before any award is made. Contractors are encouraged to obtain further information on SAM registration at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf.
see attached documents for further details regarding this sources sought notice.
Update #2 ·
AMENDMENT 1 to SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE -
This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal or complete package outlining the technical competencies/qualifications of the prospective contractor, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. Since this is a Sources Sought announcement amendment, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist.
This amendment issues formal responses to submitted questions and introduces the revised Statement of Work, titled "DRAFT FES PPE Ensemble - Statement of Work (SOW) 31 Aug 2026 rev 1 dtd 22 Sept 2026."
The question-and-answer period for this Sources Sought is now closed. All subsequent inquiries must be compiled and submitted during the requirements' Solicitation Phase. The due date for responses remains unchanged, 14 Oct 2026 at 1300 CDT.
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THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED AS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal or complete package outlining the technical competencies/qualifications of the prospective contractor, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. Since this is a Sources Sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has a requirement in support of Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineer Center (HQ AFCEC), Fire and Emergency Services Division for the purchase of Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Ensemble (complete set of protective gear, consisting of one coat and one pair of pants, and (1) particulate blocking hood. This requirement also has the potential to extend to other agencies within the Department of Defense. The intent of this notice is to eventually award a De-centralized Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. Delivery Orders, or Government Purchase Card (GPC) orders will fluctuate dependent on the USAF’s needs. It is anticipated that the first order will not be made until approximately fall of 2027.
The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The small business size standard for this NAICS is 750 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 4240 – Safety and Rescue Equipment. Additionally, NAICS code 314999 – All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills is being considered. The small business size standard for this NAICS is 550 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 8415 – Clothing, Special Purpose Orders will fluctuate dependent on the USAF’s needs, but the current estimate is based on a quantity of 11,000 Ensemble sets over the anticipated 5-year ordering period.
The Government is performing market research primarily to assess the number of firms with the capability to execute the requirements in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW). All business concerns are invited to provide a capability statement in response to this notice. It is required for all contractors to be registered to do business with the Government in SAM before any award is made. Contractors are encouraged to obtain further information on SAM registration at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf.
see attached documents for further details regarding this sources sought notice.
Update #1 ·
THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED AS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal or complete package outlining the technical competencies/qualifications of the prospective contractor, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. Since this is a Sources Sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has a requirement in support of Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineer Center (HQ AFCEC), Fire and Emergency Services Division for the purchase of Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Ensemble (complete set of protective gear, consisting of one coat and one pair of pants, and (1) particulate blocking hood. This requirement also has the potential to extend to other agencies within the Department of Defense. The intent of this notice is to eventually award a De-centralized Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. Delivery Orders, or Government Purchase Card (GPC) orders will fluctuate dependent on the USAF’s needs. It is anticipated that the first order will not be made until approximately fall of 2027.
The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The small business size standard for this NAICS is 750 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 4240 – Safety and Rescue Equipment. Additionally, NAICS code 314999 – All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills is being considered. The small business size standard for this NAICS is 550 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 8415 – Clothing, Special Purpose Orders will fluctuate dependent on the USAF’s needs, but the current estimate is based on a quantity of 11,000 Ensemble sets over the anticipated 5-year ordering period.
The Government is performing market research primarily to assess the number of firms with the capability to execute the requirements in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW). All business concerns are invited to provide a capability statement in response to this notice. It is required for all contractors to be registered to do business with the Government in SAM before any award is made. Contractors are encouraged to obtain further information on SAM registration at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf.
see attached documents for further details regarding this sources sought notice.
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