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Fire Emergency Services Personal Protective Equipment Ensemble

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FA8051-26-R-FESPPEEnsembleFederal

Submission Closed10/14/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 314999

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DIBBS

COVER, FIRE CONTAINMENT

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DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY

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Solicitation # SPE8E6-27-T-0300

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DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT LSO COMBAT VEHICLES AND ARMAMENT

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Solicitation # SPE8E6-27-T-0298

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DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY

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Cold Survival Suit Manufacturing (NSN 4220-01-251-6466)This subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense through DLA Dist San Joaquin, requires the manufacture and supply of 750 specialized Cold Survival Suits. The suits must be fabricated in strict accordance with NSN 4220-01-251-6466 specifications and must meet all SOLAS safety certifications, specifically regarding thermal and buoyancy requirements. To ensure quality control, the provider is required to furnish a Certificate of Quality Compliance for every unit delivered. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 and falls under NAICS code 314999. Interested parties must respond by October 23, 2026, to support prime contractors fulfilling DLA supply contracts.

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TIOH Certified Cloth Insignia ManufacturerThis subcontract involves the manufacture of cloth Master Combat Action Badges (4th Award) for prime contractors supporting US Army supply contracts through the Department of Defense. The manufacturer is responsible for producing 30,000 completed insignia measuring 2.0 by 1.187 inches, ensuring precise color matching using cable numbers 67204, 67138b, and 67147. The contractor must be TIOH certified and maintain strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards. Deliverables include the submission of five first article samples for approval prior to the full production run.

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SLEEVING, TEXTILE, ELECTRICAL

Solicitation # SPE4A6-27-R-X072

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SHEET, CAMOUFLAGE, THERM

Solicitation # SPE7L4-27-T-0035

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LSO COMBAT VEHICLES AND ARMAMENT

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DEADLINE

Solicitation # SPE8E6-26-T-4803

Solicitation SPE8E6-26-T-4803 is a request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment division for the procurement of one fire blanket, identified by NSN 4210-01-648-3446. The requirement is for a quantity of one unit to be delivered to the Anniston Army Depot in Alabama. The original required delivery date is June 27, 2025, with a strict delivery window of five days after order. Shipping must be handled via the fastest traceable means, specifically prohibiting the use of parcel post, with terms set as FOB Origin and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contractor must adhere to rigorous packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and RP001 for palletization. Invoicing and payment requests must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. This procurement is subject to various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS 252.204-7012 regarding the safeguarding of covered defense information. Additionally, any hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard.

Defense Logistics Agency

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Sources Sought for NSN 1670-01-586-4047

Solicitation # SPE4A727R0062-Sources_Sought

The Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable manufacturers or suppliers for the cargo platform release bracket assembly, identified as NSN 1670-01-586-4047. This effort is specifically for the weapon system designator code EWN and is currently supported by Capewell Aerial Systems LLC and Lockheed Martin Corp. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, a request for an offer, or a commitment by the government to award a contract. Interested parties must submit their responses to Acquisition Specialist Gladys Brown by October 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Companies seeking to be recognized as an Approved Source must submit a Source Approval Request package, which includes comprehensive technical data, quality program documentation such as AS9100 or ISO 9000 certifications, and detailed manufacturing process sheets to demonstrate that their product meets or exceeds the quality of the currently approved items.

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AM-20123-MS RFP (Fire Blankets for Central Region Aviation Stations)

Solicitation # Doc341318858

Pakistan State Oil Company Ltd has issued solicitation Doc341318858 for the procurement of fire blankets specifically for aviation stations located within the Central Region. To ensure safety and quality standards, all supplied equipment must be fully compliant with the EN 1869:2019 technical specification. The solicitation was posted on October 16, 2026, and interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of October 30, 2026, at 09:15. Primary coordination for this procurement is managed by Samreen Jamali, and further details can be accessed through the official Ariba portal.

Pakistan State Oil Company Ltd

POSTED

4 days ago

DEADLINE

in 10 days

AI Contract Overview

The United States Air Force, through the AFICC 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron and the Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineer Center, is conducting market research for the procurement of Fire and Emergency Services Personal Protective Equipment PPE Ensembles. The requirement consists of complete sets including one coat, one pair of pants, and one particulate blocking hood for USAF, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve fire stations globally. The government intends to eventually award a decentralized Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity IDIQ contract with an estimated quantity of 11,000 ensemble sets over a five-year ordering period, with the first order anticipated in the fall of 2027. Prospective contractors must demonstrate compliance with NFPA 1970 standards, the Berry Amendment, and ISO 9001 certification. The procurement is categorized under NAICS codes 339113 and 314999. Key deliverables include a formal Quality Control Plan, quarterly data reporting, and training materials. This current notice is for information purposes only to assess industry capability; it is not a solicitation, and no formal bid package currently exists. Interested firms must submit a capability statement of no more than 15 pages to the designated point of contact by 1300 CDT on October 14, 2026.

General Info

USAF market research for 11,000 PPE ensembles via a five-year IDIQ contract.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8051 772 Ess Pkd

NAICS

314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

Place of Performance

FL, 32404, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

DRAFT F&ES PPE Ensemble SOW, 31 Aug 2026

sow

High

F&ES PPE Ensemble RFI Questions and Answers

13 pages · q-and-a

High

F&ES PPE Ensemble Statement of Work (SOW)

22 pages · sow

High

AFICC F&ES PPE Ensemble Sources Sought Notice

sources-sought

Low

Draft CDRL A001 PPE Quarterly Data Reporting

other

Low

Draft CDRL A002 PPE Quality Control Plan

other

Low

Draft CDRL A003 PPE Training Material

other

Low

Draft CDRL A004 PPE Sizing Ordering and User Guides

other

Low

List of Bases

other

Low

Sources Sought Notice: F&ES PPE Ensemble (31 Aug 2026)

sources-sought

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 31

Sources Sought

Notice updatedSep 28

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedSep 29

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineOct 14

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/14/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8051 772 Ess Pkd

Contacts2 people available

OfficeTYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403-5322, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8051 772 Ess Pkd

Office AddressTYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403-5322, USA

Contacts

Randall Jones

Triston Halbert

Full Description

AMENDMENT 2 to SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE -

This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal or complete package outlining the technical competencies/qualifications of the prospective contractor, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. Since this is a Sources Sought announcement amendment, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist.

This amendment introduces a revised Sources Sought Notice, titled "Sources Sought Ensemble 29 Sep 2026 UPDATE." This update is based on Questions and Answers and the revised SOW provided in AMENDMENT 1.

The question-and-answer period for this Sources Sought is now closed. All subsequent inquiries must be compiled and submitted during the requirements' Solicitation Phase. The due date for responses remains unchanged, 14 Oct 2026 at 1300 CDT.

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AMENDMENT 1 to SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE -

This amendment issues formal responses to submitted questions and introduces the revised Statement of Work, titled "DRAFT FES PPE Ensemble - Statement of Work (SOW) 31 Aug 2026 rev 1 dtd 22 Sept 2026."

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THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED AS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal or complete package outlining the technical competencies/qualifications of the prospective contractor, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. Since this is a Sources Sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist.

The United States Air Force (USAF) has a requirement in support of Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineer Center (HQ AFCEC), Fire and Emergency Services Division for the purchase of Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Ensemble (complete set of protective gear, consisting of one coat and one pair of pants, and (1) particulate blocking hood. This requirement also has the potential to extend to other agencies within the Department of Defense. The intent of this notice is to eventually award a De-centralized Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. Delivery Orders, or Government Purchase Card (GPC) orders will fluctuate dependent on the USAF’s needs. It is anticipated that the first order will not be made until approximately fall of 2027.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The small business size standard for this NAICS is 750 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 4240 – Safety and Rescue Equipment. Additionally, NAICS code 314999 – All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills is being considered. The small business size standard for this NAICS is 550 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 8415 – Clothing, Special Purpose Orders will fluctuate dependent on the USAF’s needs, but the current estimate is based on a quantity of 11,000 Ensemble sets over the anticipated 5-year ordering period.

The Government is performing market research primarily to assess the number of firms with the capability to execute the requirements in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW). All business concerns are invited to provide a capability statement in response to this notice. It is required for all contractors to be registered to do business with the Government in SAM before any award is made. Contractors are encouraged to obtain further information on SAM registration at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf.

see attached documents for further details regarding this sources sought notice.