Turnout Suit for NOAA Ship Fairweather

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Marine & Aviation Operations has issued a Request for Quote for Navy 2K Fire Turnout Suits to support the NOAA Ship Fairweather. The procurement seeks three Navy 2K-80 fire garments consisting of two size S-29 units and one size M-29 unit to replace aging lifesaving equipment and maintain fleet standardization. The garments must comply with NFPA 1971 standards and include specific technical requirements such as Nomex/Kevlar construction, detachable collar tab, hands-free communication attachment, VHF radio pocket, and reinforced knees and shoulders. Contractors will be evaluated based on their past performance across four key areas: Quality of Service, Schedule, Cost Control, and Management, using a standardized rating system ranging from Exceptional to Unsatisfactory. All quotes must be submitted by 4:00 PM PST on September 11, 2025, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) while providing past performance references and detailed technical specifications.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges, though it indicates the government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order with Net 30 payment terms. The required delivery date is November 10, 2025, with all equipment to be delivered to the NOAA Ship Fairweather at 1010 Stedman Street in Ketchikan, Alaska. The procurement is driven by compliance requirements from multiple maritime safety regulations including 46 CFR 196.15-60(a), SOLAS Chapter II-2, and OSHA standards, emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining current fire-fighting equipment for vessel operations. Successful contractors must also provide an authorized Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) letter along with their technical proposal and cost breakdown.