# PFAS Free PPE Wildland/Tactical Ensemble Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfiforpfasfreeppe - Solicitation number: RFIforPFASFREEPPE - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was August 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA4600 55 Cons PKP (FA4600) - NAICS: 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing - Product or service code: 4240 Safety and Rescue Equipment - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Offutt AFB, Nebraska - County: Sarpy County (FIPS 31153). https://abierto.us/counties/sarpy-county-ne-31153 - City: Offutt AFB. https://abierto.us/cities/offutt-afb-ne-3135875 - First posted: August 20, 2024 - Last posted: August 20, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/138af5e6504745138c21da6af17f7418/view ## Description THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. The 55th Contracting Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, NE, is seeking information for market research purposes only. IF A SOLICITATION IS ISSUED IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. **REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:** Wildland/ Tech Rescue PPE Specifications 1. Wildland/Tactical Jacket - PFAS Free - Dual certified to NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1977 - Outer shell made of Sigma 7.0, optional snap in moisture barrier. - Two inside chest pockets with snaps - Two side pockets with zipper - Pre-Bent elbows with Para Aramid reinforcements - High quality wristlets of DuPont Nomex - Full length zipper front closure with inside storm flap - 3m FR Comfort trim in high visibility orange or yellow - Tan/Black in color - Name tag with 2- or 3-inch letters. - “OFFUTT FIRE/ RESCUE” straight on back 2. Wildland/Tactical Pants - PFAS Free - Dual certified to NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1977 - Outer shell made of Sigma 7.0, optional snap in moisture barrier. - Box pocket on each thigh. - Two side pockets with zippers - Reinforcements of Para Aramid on knees and bottom cuffs - Intake on wrist - Reverse Boot cut - Intake at hem and zipper up the calf for good fit and easy donning. - 3m FR Comfort trim in high visibility orange or yellow - Tan/Black in color 3. Helmet - Certified to NFPA 1951 and NFPA 1977 - High-temperature thermoplastic shell and plastic parts, modacrylic and polyester blend straps, polyamide/polyester, elastane base paddings. - Fire-retardant - 3–4-point chinstrap, Fire-retardant, Quick release buckle - Reflective trim - Goggle posts. - Flame resistant neck protector 4. Gloves - Certified to NFPA 1977 - Modacrylic inner liner for extra protection and comfort sewn in at each fingertip 5. Goggles - NFPA 1977 compliance and ANSI Z87.1 - Heat & flame resistant - Anti-fog lenses - Helmet mounting system 6. Belt - Tactical Riggers Belt - Minimum 1 ¾” ELIGIBILITY The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 339113 with a Small Business Size Standard of 800 Employees. The Product Service Code is 4240. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. SUBMISSION DETAILS Submittal of capabilities statements (or any pre-submission questions) are requested via electronic mail to Jose Buenaventura, Contracting Specialist, jose.buenaventura@us.af.mil no later than 11:00 AM CST on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. ## Publications - August 20, 2024: Sources sought, due August 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 138af5e6504745138c21da6af17f7418. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/138af5e6504745138c21da6af17f7418/view ## Points of contact - Jose Buenaventura, jose.buenaventura@us.af.mil, 4022942804 - Joshua Connelly, joshua.connelly.1@us.af.mil, 4022942883 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfiforpfasfreeppe.