Viking Pyrad Stretch Coat and Pants

NASA's Shared Services Center is seeking to procure 30 units of Viking Pyrad Stretch Coat and Pants for the Astronaut Pad Rescue Program at Kennedy Space Center. The solicitation is specifically for fire service protective equipment with precise size specifications ranging from Medium to 3XL in hi-vis yellow and black colors. The procurement is a brand name requirement for Viking Life Saving Equipment, with a detailed justification emphasizing the gear's specialized protective features including water shedding, toxics protection, and thermal exposure resistance. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, which means technically unacceptable quotes will be immediately disqualified. Quotes are due by March 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CT, and must be submitted via email to Tracy Bremer, with offerors required to be registered in SAM.gov and provide two points of contact.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a total quantity of 30 units to be delivered to the BOSS Warehouse at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The procurement is driven by recent regulatory changes banning certain water-shedding treatment compounds containing PFOS and PFAS carcinogens, necessitating replacement of existing gear. Delivery is specified as 12 weeks after receipt of order, with the procurement managed under solicitation number 80NSSC25895886Q. While the exact award value is not specified in the documents, the contract is for specialized safety equipment critical to the Astronaut Pad Rescue Program. The procurement falls under NAICS category 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and PSC category 4210 (Fire Fighting Equipment), highlighting its specialized technical nature. Offerors must complete specific representations and certifications, including provisions related to telecommunications equipment and video surveillance services.