ANSI Class 2 High-Visibility Safety Vest Manufacturing

The contract calls for the manufacture of high-visibility safety vests compliant with ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 Class 2 standards, constructed from breathable polyester mesh in either lime-yellow or orange. Each vest must include multiple functional pockets and a large backpack-style pocket to enhance practicality and utility for users in field operations. The work is specified as a subcontract under NAICS code 315250, and all production must meet the exacting safety and visibility requirements defined by the ANSI standard to ensure wearer protection in low-light and high-risk environments. Performance of the work is designated to occur at Mill Street in Belmont, Massachusetts, with a zip code of 02478. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, and responses are due by May 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM, leaving a narrow window for qualified manufacturers to submit proposals. The contracting entity is DCRFS - DCR Forestry / STIP, an agency under the Massachusetts state government, indicating the vests will be used for forestry or related fieldwork requiring compliance with federal safety visibility guidelines. There is no set-aside type specified, and the contract is open to general subcontracting competition without restrictions based on business size or ownership classification.