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This Solicitation opportunity from Tennessee was posted on July 7, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Protection Blanket

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Z4737State & Local

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The contract calls for the procurement of electrical arc protection blankets rated for 40 kA arc fault protection, specifically designed to mitigate the extreme hazards of arc flash events in high-risk utility environments such as underground vaults, manholes, and substations. These blankets are engineered with a multi-layer quilted construction comprising Kevlar, ballistic fabric, and Nomex blend flame-resistant materials, structured in a seven-layer regular-line design to effectively manage thermal radiation, pressure waves, and molten metal spray. The outer and inner shells are made from flame-resistant blends weighing 10.3 and 9.0 oz/yd respectively, with a 10.1 oz/yd ballistic fabric insulation layer, ensuring durability and thermal protection. The blankets feature reinforced perimeters with grommets and are compatible with nylon or Kevlar attachment straps, cam buckle fasteners, and carabiners, enabling flexible installation across diverse vault and cable configurations. They must comply with ASTM F2676-09 testing standards and be self-extinguishing after arc exposure. Two approved product models are specified: ESTEXMFTE2-4860-NU and THERMEQ40KA-4860-KIT, both matching the 48 x 60 inch size requirement, with a total quantity of four units ordered. The solicitation under number Z4737 is issued by Nashville Electric Service, a state and local government entity in Tennessee, with a response deadline of July 9, 2026, and a posted date of July 7, 2026. The primary point of contact for procurement inquiries is K. Kegley, reachable via email and phone provided. The blankets are intended for use in energized utility work settings where worker safety is paramount, and compliance with rigorous performance benchmarks is mandatory to ensure protection against catastrophic electrical incidents.

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Procure four 48x60 inch 40 kA arc flash blankets meeting ASTM F2676-09 for Nashville Electric Service.

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Tennessee → Nashville Electric ServiceView Agency

NAICS

423610 - Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant WholesalersView NAICS

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Nashville, TN, USA

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RFB Z4737 Blanket Arc Flash Kits

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AgencyTennessee → Nashville Electric Service
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OfficeNashville, TN, USA
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Office AddressNashville, TN, USA
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BLANKET ARC FLASH KIT 48X60 40 k A ELECTRICAL ARC PROTECTION BLANKET ELECTRICAL ARC PROTECTION BLANKETS DESIGNED TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF ARC FLASH EVENTS IN UNDERGROUND VAULTS, MANHOLES, SUBSTATIONS, AND OTHER ENERGIZED UTILITY WORK ENVIRONMENTS. REQUIREMENTS: TESTED AND RATED FOR 40 KA ARC FAULT PROTECTION. DESIGNED TO MANAGE: THERMAL RADIATION, PRESSURE WAVE FORCES, MOLTEN METAL SPRAY ASSOCIATED WITH ARC FLASH EVENTS, COMPLY WITH THE TESTING REQUIREMENTS, OF ASTM F2676-09, AND SELF-EXTINGUISHING FOLLOWING ARC EXPOSURE. CONSTRUCTION: MULTI-LAYER QUILTED CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICALLY ENGINEERED FOR 40 k A APPLICATIONS. BLANKET SHALL CONSIST OF: KEVLAR MATERIALS, BALLISTIC FABRIC LAYERS, NOMEX BLEND FLAME-RESISTANT MATERIALS, 7-LAYER REGULAR-LINE STYLE DESIGN. REINFORCED PERIMETER WITH GROMMETS. MATERIAL WEIGHTS: OUTER SHELL: 10.3 OZ/YD FR BLEND INSULATION LAYER: 10.1 OZ/YD BALLISTIC FABRIC INNER SHELL: 9.0 OZ/YD FR BLEND ATTACHMENT HARDWARE: BLANKET SHALL BE CAPABLE OF BEING SECURED USING: NYLON OR KEVLAR ATTACHMENT STRAPS, CAM BUCKLE FASTENING SYSTEM, CARABINER ATTACHMENT HARDWARE, CONFIGURABLE INSTALLATION METHODS SUITABLE FOR VARIOUS VAULT, SPLICE, AND CABLE CONFIGURATIONS. Page: RFB: Close Date: Z47377/9/2026 2 Approved Manufacturers and/or Part Numbers: ESTEXMFTE2-4860-NU THERMEQ40KA-4860-KIT Item Description: The NES Group/Class for this item is: Item Id: Item Number: Quantity: UOI: 4EA JS06460262960 2 BLANKET ARC FLASH KIT 48X96 40 k A ELECTRICAL ARC PROTECTION BLANKET ELECTRICAL ARC PROTECTION BLANKETS DESIGNED TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF ARC FLASH EVENTS IN UNDERGROUND VAULTS, MANHOLES, SUBSTATIONS, AND OTHER ENERGIZED UTILITY WORK ENVIRONMENTS. REQUIREMENTS: TESTED AND RATED FOR 40 k A ARC FAULT PROTECTION. DESIGNED TO MANAGE: THERMAL RADIATION, PRESSURE WAVE FORCES, MOLTEN METAL SPRAY ASSOCIATED WITH ARC FLASH EVENTS, COMPLY WITH THE TESTING REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM F2676-09, SELF-EXTINGUISHING FOLLOWING ARC EXPOSURE. CONSTRUCTION: MULTI-LAYER QUILTED CONSTRUCT...

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