409th CSB - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) package.
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The 409th Contract Support Brigade is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified commercial vendors capable of providing a comprehensive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) package along with modified tactical headset systems. This effort is aimed at supporting 67 government personnel stationed in Kaiserslautern and Sembach, Germany. The contract scope includes procuring PPE sets meeting European safety standards, conducting in-person custom fittings within a 30-kilometer radius of Kaiserslautern, modifying 80 specialized 3M PELTOR headset systems with adapters to integrate with legacy Motorola tactical radios, applying weatherproof Army Transportation Corps logos to outerwear, and delivering the complete package within 90 days of contract award. The Government prefers a single prime contractor to handle all tasks turnkey to avoid risks related to scheduling, compatibility, and administration. Vendors must demonstrate sourcing capabilities for certified PPE, experience in headset modification, and confirm ability to execute all contract requirements without subcontracting portions. Submissions should include detailed company information, facility location compliance, technical sourcing and integration capabilities, and proposed execution structure. Responses must be sent by June 19, 2026, and are intended solely for market research purposes without any guarantee of future solicitation.
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
Subject: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Package and Modified Headset Systems
Agency: 409th CSB
Location of Performance: Kaiserslautern & Sembach, Germany
Response Deadline: 19 June 2026
1.0 INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE
This is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice. It is issued solely for market research and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue a solicitation in the future.
The US Army is seeking to identify capable commercial vendors, particularly those operating in Germany, that possess the capabilities and facilities to provide a comprehensive, turnkey Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) package and modified tactical headset systems.
2.0 SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
A qualified contractor must perform the following tasks:
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Procurement: Source 67 complete PPE sets (high-visibility outerwear, steel-toed footwear, gloves, helmets, and eyewear) certified to European safety standards (DIN EN ISO) and provide CE markings/Declarations of Conformity.
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Custom Fitting: Conduct individual, in-person sizing and fitting sessions for 67 Government personnel.
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Technical Modification: Procure and physically modify 80 specialized 3M PELTOR headset systems (models CH-5 and ComTac VIII) by installing 3M Peltor PTT FL5063 adapters to integrate with legacy Motorola DP4xxx series tactical radios.
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Logo Application: Affix weatherproof Army Transportation Corps (ARTRANS) logos to the procured outerwear.
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Logistics & Delivery: Deliver all final, accepted products within 90 days of contract award to Sembach Kaserne, Sembach, Germany.
3.0 MANDATORY & CRITICAL CONSTRAINTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
Interested vendors must fully satisfy the following administrative and logistical criteria:
- In-Person Sizing & Custom Fitting (Mandatory - No Tradeoffs): Sizing sessions must be performed in-person by the contractor's staff. The Government's preferred method is for fittings to be conducted at the contractor's professional retail or shop facility located within a 30-kilometer radius of Kaiserslautern, Germany. However, as an acceptable alternative, the Government will consider proposals where the vendor performs these in-person fittings by bringing all necessary sizing equipment, product samples, and fitting staff directly to the Government's designated location (e.g., Sembach Kaserne, Germany). Proposals that rely on virtual fittings, or those that designate a physical shop outside the 30-km radius without committing to the on-site Government-location fitting option, will be deemed unacceptable and excluded from consideration.
- Single Vendor / Turnkey Requirement Preference: The Government highly prefers to deal with a single prime vendor capable of executing all aspects of the requirement (PPE sourcing, retail fitting, and technical communication headset modification). Split awards or dividing requirements among multiple contractors are highly discouraged to avoid compatibility, scheduling, and administrative risks.
4.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested parties are requested to submit a brief Capability Statement (maximum 5 pages) detailing:
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Company Information: Name, address, SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), POC name, phone, email, and business size.
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Facility Location: The physical address of the retail or shop facility to verify compliance with the 30-km radius from Kaiserslautern requirement.
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Technical Sourcing Capability: Evidence of the ability to source DIN EN ISO-certified safety gear and provide CE markings / Declarations of Conformity.
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Integration Capability: Experience or certification in modifying 3M PELTOR headset systems (including CH-5 and ComTac VIII) with PTT adapters for Motorola DP4xxx series tactical radios.
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Execution Structure: Confirmation that your firm can execute all required tasks under a single contract without the need for the Government to split the requirements.
Email all submission requirements to: jean.c.silva2.mil@army.mil with the subject line PAN409-26-P0000 028513.