NSN 8415009351901; Helmet, Safety

This is a brand name or equal solicitation for 300 safety helmets designated by NSN 8415009351901, which must meet the specifications of the MSA V-GARD models 454732 and 10171104 combined, certified to ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 standards. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, restricted to small businesses meeting the NAICS code 339113 size standard of 800 employees or fewer. Proposals must be submitted via email to desmond.sysengchanh@gsa.gov and must include a completed Request for Quote document and a signed MIL-STD-129R Compliance Form; failure to submit either document renders the quote invalid and ineligible for award. All deliveries must comply with GSAM 552.211-73 marking requirements and MIL-STD-129R packaging and labeling standards, including the use of 2D PDF417 barcodes, correct NSN and CAGE code markings, and proper inclusion of Transportation Control Numbers and ultimate consignee data for military shipments. The helmets must be commercially available products meeting the vendor’s own quality assurance standards and must conform to Buy American and TSCA Title VI formaldehyde standards. The place of performance is Kansas City, Missouri, but deliveries are destined for Norfolk, Virginia, under FOB Destination, CONUS terms. The award will be based solely on the lowest evaluated price among offers that pass mandatory administrative compliance and technical acceptability gates, with no discussions held after submission. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, maintain current certifications, comply with all applicable clauses including ethics, whistleblower rights, and information systems safeguarding, and be capable of receiving electronic purchase orders via the GSA OMS Vendor Portal or EDI. Prices must remain firm for 60 days after the deadline, and any late submissions will not be considered. Payments will follow the Prompt Payment Act and be processed electronically via EFT.