To Procure Firefighting Protective Garments for Th

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking to procure four specific Lion 2K fire protective garments for the NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown through a solicitation numbered 1333MK25Q0065. The procurement requires brand name firefighting protective garments with specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) in sizes XXL-29, XXL-31, L-31, and XL-27, which must meet NFPA 1971 standards and include specialized features like detachable collar tabs, microphone clips, VHF radio pockets, and reinforced knees and shoulders. The evaluation criteria will focus on vendor capability (including authorized distributor status), availability of parts and service, and competitive pricing. Quotes are due by March 14, 2025, at 12:00 EST and must be submitted via email to james.pritchard@noaa.gov. All offerors are required to be registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 315250 with a size standard of $47 million, targeting businesses in the Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing category. The specific procurement is for a firm-fixed price commercial contract with delivery required no later than May 14, 2025, to the ship's location in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The replacement of these firefighting garments is critical to prevent a potential no-sail situation for the NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown, aligning with various regulatory requirements including NOAA OMAO Procedure 1701-06, 46 CFR 196.15-60(a), NFPA 1971, SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 17, and 29 CFR 1910.1030. The garments must be constructed of Nomex/Kevlar materials and meet specific technical specifications to ensure crew safety and operational readiness.