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Request for Information (RFI) - Battlefield Airmen Rapid Refresh and Replenishment System (BARS) Individual Specialized Equipment - Footwear and Apparel

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FA8629-24-R-6001Federal

Submission Closed04/19/2024, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 316210

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Supply of Safety BootsThis subcontract agreement involves the procurement and delivery of protective safety boots for prime contractors working on projects for the St. Thomas Health Services under the Government of Jamaica. The footwear must adhere to specific requirements for vector control field work and meet the PPC Category G0500 safety product standards. The contract is classified under NAICS code 316210 and focuses on the successful delivery of a completed shipment of safety boots. It is managed by the St. Thomas Health Services agency, with official documentation and procurement details hosted through the Government of Jamaica's electronic procurement system.

St. Thomas Health Services

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General Info

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Department Of Defense → FA8629 Aflcmc Wisk Sof/pr

NAICS

316210 - Footwear Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Footwear and Apparel Template

4 pages · specifications

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RFI - BARS Footwear and Apparel (FA8629-24-R-6001)

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PhaseClosed

PostedMar 21

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineApr 19

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Submission Closed

04/19/2024, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8629 Aflcmc Wisk Sof/pr

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8629 Aflcmc Wisk Sof/pr

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA

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Marissa Greenleaf

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Jamie Sclafani

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Full Description

The purpose of the Battlefield Airmen Rapid Refresh and Replenishment System (BARS) program is standardization, ordering, and accountability of individual issue equipment for specialized operators, including Air Combat Command's (ACC) Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Guardian Angel (GA). Special Tactics operators require a broad spectrum of specialized and/or unique equipment items that can be categorized as: individual equipment (e.g. clothing and protective gear), common equipment (e.g. amphibious, SCUBA, and communications), or mission equipment (e.g. medical and rescue). The Government is seeking equipment with assigned National Stock Numbers (NSNs) to replenish and maintain the inventory in the BARS Distribution Center Warehouse to ensure rapid issuance to specialized operators when required. Specifically, the Government is seeking brand name or equivalent items that meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed in the spreadsheet attached to this notice.