Heat Stress Kits

The Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection is seeking to procure Heat Stress Kits through this federal contract opportunity. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 339999 for All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing and PSC code 8465 for Individual Equipment, indicating the procurement of specialized safety equipment designed to address heat-related health concerns. The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2025, with an extremely tight turnaround requiring proposal submissions by September 16, 2025, providing contractors with only one business day to prepare and submit their responses. The solicitation notice directs interested parties to access detailed specifications and requirements through the provided Unison Global marketplace link. Due to the compressed timeline, potential bidders must act quickly to review requirements and submit compliant proposals.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns as defined by SBA size standards for the applicable NAICS code. The place of performance is specified as Ludlow, Maine 04730, indicating that delivery or services must be provided to this location in northern Maine. The solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific information about award values, quantities, or contract duration timelines. Given the nature of heat stress kits as individual safety equipment, this procurement likely involves supplying protective gear or cooling equipment to support CBP personnel operations. The limited information available in the public notice suggests that detailed technical specifications, quantities, and contract terms are contained within the full solicitation documents accessible through the marketplace portal.