PFAS Free PPE Wildland/Tactical Ensemble
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFIforPFASFREEPPE
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- PSC
- 4240 Safety And Rescue Equipment
- Place of performance
- Offutt AFB, Nebraska 68113, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a PFAS-Free Wildland/Tactical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ensemble. The required items include a jacket, pants, helmet, gloves, goggles, and a tactical belt, all of which must be certified to NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1977 standards. The applicable NAICS code is 339113 with a small business size standard of 800 employees. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond by submitting capability statements to the Contracting Specialist by 11:00 AM CST on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. This is a sources sought announcement only and is not a solicitation; an actual solicitation will be announced at a later date.
This opportunity is set aside for small businesses. No information is provided about potential incumbents or current contractors. The notice does not specify any award values or budget ranges, nor does it provide details on the quantity of goods or timeline for services.
Notice text
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.
The 55th Contracting Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, NE, is seeking information for market research purposes only.
IF A SOLICITATION IS ISSUED IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement.
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:
Wildland/ Tech Rescue PPE Specifications
1. Wildland/Tactical Jacket
- PFAS Free
- Dual certified to NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1977
- Outer shell made of Sigma 7.0, optional snap in moisture barrier.
- Two inside chest pockets with snaps
- Two side pockets with zipper
- Pre-Bent elbows with Para Aramid reinforcements
- High quality wristlets of DuPont Nomex
- Full length zipper front closure with inside storm flap
- 3m FR Comfort trim in high visibility orange or yellow
- Tan/Black in color
- Name tag with 2- or 3-inch letters.
- “OFFUTT FIRE/ RESCUE” straight on back
2. Wildland/Tactical Pants
- PFAS Free
- Dual certified to NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1977
- Outer shell made of Sigma 7.0, optional snap in moisture barrier.
- Box pocket on each thigh.
- Two side pockets with zippers
- Reinforcements of Para Aramid on knees and bottom cuffs
- Intake on wrist
- Reverse Boot cut
- Intake at hem and zipper up the calf for good fit and easy donning.
- 3m FR Comfort trim in high visibility orange or yellow
- Tan/Black in color
3. Helmet
- Certified to NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1977
- High-temperature thermoplastic shell and plastic parts, modacrylic and polyester blend straps, polyamide/polyester, elastane base paddings.
- Fire-retardant
- 3–4-point chinstrap, Fire-retardant, Quick release buckle
- Reflective trim
- Goggle posts.
- Flame resistant neck protector
4. Gloves
- Certified to NFPA 1977
- Modacrylic inner liner for extra protection and comfort sewn in at each fingertip
5. Goggles
- NFPA 1977 compliance and ANSI Z87.1
- Heat & flame resistant
- Anti-fog lenses
- Helmet mounting system
6. Belt
- Tactical Riggers Belt
- Minimum 1 ¾”
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ELIGIBILITY
The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 339113 with a Small Business Size Standard of 800 Employees. The Product Service Code is 4240. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Submittal of capabilities statements (or any pre-submission questions) are requested via electronic mail to Jose Buenaventura, Contracting Specialist, jose.buenaventura@us.af.mil no later than 11:00 AM CST on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SON-1 July 2024-PFAS Free PPE.pdf |
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