DOF Gear Bags and Fireline Packs 2025

The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is seeking a vendor to procure specialized gear bags and line packs for firefighting and outdoor operations. The specific procurement involves 40 Nargear Grouper X line packs and 40 Nargear Skidmark XL 80L gear bags, both to be delivered in black. This contract opportunity covers jurisdictions including Albemarle County and Chesapeake City, with delivery specified as FOB destination to DOF's headquarters at 900 Natural Resources Drive in Charlottesville, VA. The solicitation was posted on November 20, 2025, with proposals due by December 4, 2025. Notably, the procurement explicitly states no replacements or substitutions will be permitted for the specified gear items. Vendors must provide exactly the described equipment meeting precise specifications for line packs and gear bags.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are outlined in the provided information, potential bidders should carefully review the technical specifications for the gear bags and line packs. The procurement appears targeted at specialized outdoor and firefighting equipment suppliers with the capability to provide exact match items to DOF's requirements. The total contract value can be estimated at approximately $20,000-$40,000 based on the quantity of 80 total items being procured. Vendors must be capable of delivering the precise black Nargear branded equipment to the Charlottesville destination by the specified due date. Interested suppliers should ensure they can meet the exact product specifications and delivery requirements without any modifications or substitutions to the requested gear.