ESS Water Replacement Order

The ATF through its Acquisitions Management Division is seeking to procure specialized maritime life-safety equipment including dry suits, personal flotation devices, tactical search and rescue helmets, and maritime tactical assault boots for use in joint interagency operations with Federal law enforcement and FEMA Urban Search & Rescue teams. These items are critical for conducting life-safety and search operations in challenging water-based environments and are intended to ensure the protection and operational effectiveness of personnel engaged in high-risk missions. The procurement is issued under solicitation number DJA-26-ASOD-PR-0503, classified as a combined solicitation with a total small business set-aside, meaning only qualified small businesses are eligible to respond. The NAICS code 339999 identifies this as a miscellaneous manufacturing category, aligning with the specialized nature of the gear being acquired. The opportunity was posted on July 20, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 30, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the SAM.gov portal, and the place of performance is officially listed as Washington, District of Columbia, with the contracting office located at 20226. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Donald Comer of the Department of Justice, reachable via email at donald.comer@atf.gov. This procurement underscores the ATF’s commitment to equipping personnel with mission-critical gear to support multi-agency responses in demanding maritime and urban rescue scenarios.