# Evaporative Cooling Specialty Supplies

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fsisspecialtysupplies

- Solicitation number: FSIS_Specialty_Supplies
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Contracting office: Usda, Fsis, Oas PCMB (123A94)
- NAICS: 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose
- First posted: April 30, 2026
- Last posted: April 30, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d76506eb5e1840779abcc7c71f9c19ee/view

## Description

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) as part of a market research effort to identify domestic manufacturers and vendors capable of providing specialty evaporative cooling supplies. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. 2. Scope of Requirement The Government is seeking information on the availability of the following specific items. A key objective of this research is to confirm the Country of Origin and compliance with the Buy American Act (BAA) or Trade Agreements Act (TAA) as applicable.

**Item FSIS-98:**

**Cooling Hat Liner Item FSIS-98A:**

**Evaporative Cooling Hard Hat Brow Pad Item FSIS-99:**

**Evaporative Cooling Hard Hat Pad Item FSIS-100:**

**Evaporative Cooling Bandana Item FSIS-101:** Miracool Tie Hat (or equivalent) 3. Information Requested from Industry Interested parties are requested to provide a brief capability statement and complete the following Vendor Product Profile for each item they can provide:

**Vendor Name:**

**UEI Number / CAGE Code:**

**Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email):**

**Business Size Standard:** (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, HubZone, Large)

**Country of Origin Confirmation:** [Specify Country]

**American-Made Availability:** Does this item meet Buy American Act (BAA) requirements (Yes/No)?

**Lead Times:** Average delivery time after receipt of order.

**Technical Specifications:** Attach product data sheets or brochures if available. 4. Submission Instructions Please submit your responses via email to Angela Carey at angela.carey@usda.gov no later than 4pm EST, May 4, 2026. The Government will use the results of this market research to determine if the requirement can be set aside for small businesses or if a waiver for domestic preference is required based on lack of American-made availability.

## Publications

- April 30, 2026: Sources sought, due May 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice d76506eb5e1840779abcc7c71f9c19ee. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d76506eb5e1840779abcc7c71f9c19ee/view

## Points of contact

- Angela Carey, angela.carey@usda.gov, 3018377781

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Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/fsisspecialtysupplies.