Firefighter Turnout Gear Brand Name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is procuring Honeywell Morning Pride Firefighter Turnout Gear through a brand name or equal solicitation to outfit five newly hired fire department personnel at the Bath VA Medical Center. The procurement specifically requires five Honeywell HFRP Tail Coats and five HFRP Tail Pants that must comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1971 standards for structural firefighting protective garments. The gear must meet stringent technical specifications including Thermal Protective Performance greater than 35, Total Heat Loss greater than 245 W/m2, and Hydrostatic Resistance greater than 25 psi, along with specific material compositions, moisture barriers, and high-visibility trim features. The contractor will be required to provide on-site fitting and measurement services to ensure proper equipment sizing. The solicitation was issued on July 23, 2025, with offers due by August 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) and PSC code 4210 (Fire Fighting Equipment). No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documentation. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available information, the procurement involves outfitting exactly five fire department personnel with complete turnout gear sets. The contract performance will take place at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, New York 14810, where the contractor must conduct the required on-site fitting and measurement services. The procurement emphasizes the critical safety requirements for firefighting personnel protection, ensuring all equipment meets the highest industry standards for thermal protection, durability, and mobility in structural firefighting operations.