Fire Fighter Gear

Background
The government is seeking to purchase firefighter gear to enhance the safety and effectiveness of firefighting personnel. This notice serves to request quotes for the specified items, indicating a future procurement need. The agency aims to ensure that the protective clothing meets stringent safety standards and certifications.

Work Details
The contract involves the supply of firefighter Turn Out Gear Sets, which include coats and pants. The protective clothing must comply with EN 469:2020 protection levels: X2, Y2, Z2, and meet additional requirements such as EN1149-5:2018, IEC61482-2:2018 APC2, and EN343:2019 level 4/3/R. Specific requirements include:

- Outer fabric composition: 82% Nomex / 16% Kevlar / 2% antistatic fiber.
- Surface weight of outer fabric: between 195 and 205 g/m².
- Tensile strength requirement: ≥ 1300 N (EN ISO 13934-1).
- Tear resistance requirement: ≥ 50 N (EN 469).
- Color specification for jacket and trousers: blackblue similar to RAL 5004.
- Long-term impregnation for liquid chemical penetration resistance even after 40 washes.
- Compliance with dimensional change limits according to EN 469 tests (not more than 3%).
- Total material composition weight must be less than 520 g/m².
- Jacket weight in size 48-50 should be < 1.9 kg; trousers < 1.6 kg.

Membrane specifications include:

- A microporous bi-component membrane based on ePTFE or equivalent, heat-resistant up to at least 260°C, breathable, water- and windproof, and high chemical resistant.
- Required test certificates for various performance metrics including water vapor resistance and penetration resistance to liquid chemicals.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide all necessary certificates, proofs, and documents in English. The manufacturer of the protective clothing must be certified according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract based on recent awards for firefighter protective garments and turn out gear. For example, Atlantic Diving Supply received contract W912QM25PA024 (value $123,190) for a “fire fighter garment refresh” for the 612th ABS, which aligns with the current need to procure firefighter turn out gear sets (coats and pants) meeting specified protective standards and certifications. In addition, Veridian Fire Protective Gear was awarded W911S223P1113 (value $24,999) for “turn out gear,” indicating prior performance supplying similar firefighter gear that likely continues the same type of procurement.