Tactical Clothing

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is seeking tactical clothing for Merrimack County through Request for Bid (RFB) 138-25. The procurement involves acquiring 26 each of G4 Combat Shirt MultiCam Tropic in small regular size, 26 each of G4 Combat Pant MultiCam Tropic in size 28 regular, and 26 each of AirFlex Impact Combat Knee Pad in khaki color. The tactical clothing must meet specific technical requirements, including lightweight VTX RIPSTOP stretch fabric, set-in shoulder pockets, VELCRO tab closures, mid-height zip collars, and underarm panels. The bid was distributed on 3/24/2025, with vendor questions due by 4/2/2025, state responses by 4/3/2025, and the bid closing on 4/10/2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Delivery is required within 30 days of purchase order receipt to the State of NH Department of Safety at 33 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305. The state emphasizes environmentally friendly product considerations and requires vendors to supply materials that meet performance requirements with characteristics like energy efficiency, reusability, and recyclability.

The contract will be a non-exclusive purchase order, with the state reserving the right to reject any or all bids and to award by individual items. Vendors must provide material safety data sheets and comply with the Worker's Right to Know Act. Payment terms are net 30 days after invoice receipt and successful delivery and inspection of goods. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are explicitly mentioned, vendors must demonstrate compliance with technical specifications and environmental considerations. The bid does not list incumbent vendors or specify existing infrastructure requirements for integration. Although a specific award value is not provided, the procurement involves 26 units each of combat shirts, pants, and knee pads, suggesting a moderate-scale contract. Vendors should be prepared to provide detailed product specifications, meet environmental performance criteria, and adhere to state procurement regulations and safety documentation requirements.