Flagman Vest

Nashville Electric Service is soliciting bids for four large high-visibility flame-resistant vests meeting ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Class 3 Level 2 standards, with the only approved part number being ESTEX MF 1616-3-OS-LG. The vests must be summer-weight woven fabric in lime or green with orange contrast trim and compliant reflective tape, and no alternate manufacturers or models are permitted. The solicitation, identified as Z4830, was posted on July 21, 2026, with a firm bid deadline of July 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time, and submissions must be made electronically through the designated Bid Center portal. The place of performance and delivery is Nashville, Tennessee, with no FOB terms or shipping instructions specified, and vendors are required to state their earliest delivery time in calendar days. The procurement is for a commercial off-the-shelf item with no ancillary services required, and while the contract value is not disclosed, award is likely based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable bid due to strict compliance requirements and absence of alternative options. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factor weights, payment details, inspection procedures, or socioeconomic set-asides are included in the solicitation, indicating a streamlined acquisition process with minimal administrative burden. Offerors are not required to provide certifications such as UEI, CAGE code, or small business status, and no attachments, packaging, or labeling specifications beyond product design are outlined. The primary point of contact is Kyle Kegley at Nashville Electric Service, with all inquiries and submissions directed through the provided email and portal.