Fire-resistant uniform purchase

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region is seeking a commercial personal protective equipment (PPE) program for fire-resistant uniforms for the San Carlos Irrigation Project. The solicitation covers direct-billed fire-resistant work shirts, pants, and safety boots for approximately 25 employees, with an initial uniform allowance of $2,000 per employee and $750 annually thereafter. Offerors must provide a minimum CAT2 rated fire-resistant clothing and safety toe work boots, along with initial sizing and outfitting services. The evaluation criteria will focus on the ability to meet specifications, pricing, and past performance record. Quotations are due by June 13, 2025, at 0900 MD, and must be submitted via email to Randall.Brown@bia.gov, with the contracting officer available at (520) 723-6208 for any questions.

The solicitation is an unrestricted small business acquisition under NAICS code 315990, with a size standard of 600 employees. The supplier must maintain an online catalog, process monthly invoices through the Department of Interior's Invoice Processing Platform, and allow returns within 60 days. The program requires the vendor to provide sizing for new employees within 7 calendar days. The place of performance is the San Carlos Irrigation Contracting Office located in Coolidge, Arizona. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the initial uniform allocation suggests a potential first-year program value of approximately $50,000, with ongoing annual costs around $18,750 for uniform replacements and additions. The solicitation indicates a comprehensive approach to providing consistent, high-quality protective equipment for the agency's workforce.