Flame-Resistant (FR) LEO Flight Suit Manufacturing / Supply

The contract requires the manufacture and supply of 23 commercial, two-piece flame-resistant flight suits designed for law enforcement officers, fully compliant with military-grade performance standards and subject to Buy American Act requirements. The garments must meet rigorous safety and durability benchmarks to ensure protection in high-risk operational environments, with all materials and production processes adhering to strict domestic sourcing rules under the Buy American Act. The work is classified under NAICS code 315220 for apparel knitting and sewing, and the procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the SBA are eligible to bid. The solicitation was posted on May 1, 2026, with responses due by May 13, 2026, and the performance location is specified as Yreka, California, with a zip code of 96097. The contracting entity is the USDA Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, though no detailed point of contact or office address is provided. The contract is structured as a subcontract, indicating it may be part of a larger procurement effort. All suppliers must ensure full compliance with federal regulations regarding material origin, product testing, and delivery timelines to qualify for award.