United States Air Force (USAF) Approved Chemical Biological Boot (USAF Chem Bio Boot)

The Soliciation has been released.  Proposals are due on 19 SEP 2016 no later than 4:00 PM EST. 

This solicitation is for the brand name requirement of the Globe 14" Structural-Proximity Pull-On boot (i.e., model numbers: 1201480, 1201480W, 1211480, and 1211480W) under NAICS 316210, Footwear Manufacturing. The business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(c). The justification and approval was approved on 30 June 2016 for this brand name requirement.

This is a full and open requirement issued by the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFICA) 771 ESS on behalf of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) for the procurement of Fire Emergency Services (FES) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) United States Air Force Approved Chemical Biological (USAF-approved Chem Bio) boot for firefighters using simplified procedures IAW FAR 13.5. This effort will support USAF deployed firefighters. As a requirement of deployment, the USAF-approved Chem Bio boots must:

1) Be interoperable with the Joint Firefighter Integrated Response Ensemble (JFIRE);
2) Properly interface between ensemble elements (i.e., structural or proximity pants-to-footwear);
3) Be NFPA 1971 and 1992 certified; and,
4) Be Berry Amendment compliant (10 U.S.C. 2533a).

The Government will issue a single award Firm Fixed Price (FFP) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The proposed period of performance is five (5) years (i.e., one (1) base year with four (4) one-year option periods) with performance beginning on 1 October 2016 and ending on 30 September 2021. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database with updated Representations and Certifications. Offerors may obtain information on registration in the SAM database by accessing the Internet at http://www.sam.gov.

Questions or concerns regarding this proposed requirement may be emailed to both the Contracting Officer, JoAnn Parks, joann.parks@us.af.mil and Contract Specialist, Settima Harton, settima.harton@us.af.mil.

The Soliciation has been released.  Proposals are due on 19 SEP 2016 no later than 4:00 PM EST. 

This synopsis is for the brand name requirement of the Globe 14" Structural-Proximity Pull-On boot (i.e., model numbers: 1201480, 1201480W, 1211480, and 1211480W) under NAICS 316210, Footwear Manufacturing. The business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(c). The justification and approval was approved on 30 June 2016 for this brand name requirement.

This is a full and open requirement issued by the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFICA) 771 ESS on behalf of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) for the procurement of Fire Emergency Services (FES) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) United States Air Force Approved Chemical Biological (USAF-approved Chem Bio) boot for firefighters using simplified procedures IAW FAR 13.5. This effort will support USAF deployed firefighters. As a requirement of deployment, the USAF-approved Chem Bio boots must:
1) Be interoperable with the Joint Firefighter Integrated Response Ensemble (JFIRE);
2) Properly interface between ensemble elements (i.e., structural or proximity pants-to-footwear);
3) Be NFPA 1971 and 1992 certified; and,
4) Be Berry Amendment compliant (10 U.S.C. 2533a).

The Government will issue a single award Firm Fixed Price (FFP) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The proposed period of performance is five (5) years (i.e., one (1) base year with four (4) one-year option periods) with performance beginning on 1 October 2016 and ending on 30 September 2021. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database with updated Representations and Certifications. Offerors may obtain information on registration in the SAM database by accessing the Internet at http://www.sam.gov.

Questions or concerns regarding this proposed requirement may be emailed to both the Contracting Officer, JoAnn Parks, joann.parks@us.af.mil and Contract Specialist, Settima Harton, settima.harton@us.af.mil.