FY26- Fort Pickett - Structural Fire Gear

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Military Affairs is soliciting bids from eVA certified vendors for the procurement of Fire Dex structural fire gear for the Fort Pickett Fire Department. The requirement consists of three sets of turnout gear pants and coats, Dex Pro 3D gloves with gauntlet cuffs in specific sizes (one medium and two extra-large), and H41 Interceptor particulate hoods with Nomex Nano Flex. All gear must meet NFPA minimum performance standards for thermal protective performance and total heat loss, utilizing specific materials such as TECGEN71 outer shells and Nomex webbing. Contractors are required to provide operations and maintenance manuals, including parts lists and warranties, for each piece of equipment. This is a normally competitive sealed bidding process requiring firm unit pricing submitted electronically via the eVA portal. The contract is awarded on an FOB destination basis, and the vendor must notify the agency 24 hours prior to delivery to coordinate access and verification. Compliance with the Build America Buy America Act is required, ensuring that iron, steel, and manufactured products are produced in the United States. Additionally, the contract adheres to the Davis-Bacon Act and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Valid invoice submission requires 15 specific data elements and must be submitted within 365 days of completion to ensure payment eligibility.