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SUBJECT*
Brand Name Only Innotex Energy | Firefighter Gear | NCO 4

GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE S ZIP CODE*
16001
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C24423Q1028
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
07-20-2023 12:00 PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N
SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
4210
NAICS CODE*
339113
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office 4

135 East 38th Street
Erie, Pa 16504
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist
Mae McGarry
mae.mcgarry@va.gov
814-860-2606
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS
VA Butler Healthcare System

Warehouse, C/O Fire Dept.

325 New Castle Road

Butler PA
POSTAL CODE
16001
COUNTRY
United States

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The following is a Sources Sought/Request for Information notice. This posted notice is not a Pre- Solicitation or Solicitation document. The government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes or proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The VA Butler Healthcare System Warehouse, C/O Fire Dept.325 New Castle Road Butler, PA 16001 has a brand name only requirement for new Structural Firefighting Turn Out Gear Structural Turnout gear includes both a Jacket and Pants. Fire fighters turn out gear has a lifespan of 10 years as set forth by the codes and standards under the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1971, which protects firefighting personnel by establishing minimum levels of protection from thermal, physical, environmental, and bloodborne pathogen hazards encountered during structural and proximity firefighting operations.
Brand: Innotex; Model: Energy

A.1. Standards: Built to NFPA 1971-2018 Edition

A.2. Components
A.2.1. Material - 80% Nomex/Kevlar Spun with 20% 400 denier Kevlar filament 6.5 osy

A.2.2. Color: Black

A.2.3. Thermal barrier: 32 Style, Single Color outer shell with single metabolic zone.
A.2.4. Stedair 4000, 5.5 osy

A.2.5. Caldura SL2i (2.3 osy & 1.5 osy aramid non woven), 7.7 osy

A.2.6. Particulate blocking layer for sleeve well to include wristlet with thumb loop, storm band (Hook & Loop Closure)

A.2.7. Reflective Trim: 3M Scotchlite 3 triple band (Yellow grey) micro perforated

A.2.8. Trim Pattern: Hi-Visibility Style

A.2.9. Closure: Zipper inside/ Hooks and Dees Outside; Long Beach Closure.
A.2.10. Full Bellows pockets (pair) 8 x9 x 2 lined with Kevlar twill reinforcement
A.2.11. Radio Pocket: Energy flap with hole on left and right for antenna

A.2.11.1 Position: Wearer s Right Chest

A.2.11.2. Size: 8 Height x 4 Long x 2 Depth

A.2.12. Inside Pocket

A.2.12.1: Size: 7.5 x 8 with hook and loop 1 x 3

A.2.12.2: Quantity: 1

A.2.13. Hand-warmer pockets with Nomex FR polar fleece

A.2.14. Vented back protection

A.2.15. Vented shoulders protection

A.2.16. Mic Loop/ P.A.S.S. loop. Two units. Right chest / Front flap

A.2.17. Thermal liner attachments at bottom of coat.

A.2.17.1. Quantity: 2

A.2.18. Flashlight holder

A.2.18.1 Clip with hook & loop fastener

A.2.18.2. Quantity: 1

A.2.18.3. Location: Left Chest

A.2.19. D-Ring on shell strap

A.2.19.1. Location: Left Chest

A.2.19.2. Quantity: 1

A.2.20. Removable utility clip QRS System

A.2.21. Removable utility glove strap QRS system

A.2.22. Nomex embroidered American Flag

A.2.22.1. Location: Left Sleeve

A.2.23. Reflective Lettering
A.2.23.1. Reflective Numbering

A.2.23.1.1. 38 (All units)

A.2.23.1.2. Height: 4 inches

A.2.23.1.3. Position: I, just above upper horizontal triple band reflective trim; centered on back.

A.2.23.1.4. Color: Lime Yellow

A.2.23.1.5. Orientation: Straight sewn on shell

A.2.23.2. Hem of Coat Lettering

A.2.23.3.1. Different for each unit

A.2.23.3.2. Last name of each firefighter

A.2.23.3.3. Average 12 letters

A.2.23.3.4. Reflective Letters: Scotchlite Lime Yellow

A.2.23.3.5. Sewn on and removeable patch

A.2.23.3.6. Size: 4 inches x 17 inches

A.2.23.3.7. Material: Outer shell material

A.2.24. Polymer coated aramid

A.2.24.1. Color: Micro perforated black

A.2.25. Velcro Color: Black

A.2.26. Inside Pocket

A.2.26.1. Position: Left

A.3. Warranty: Minimum 2 years
B. Structural Firefighting Pants: Quantity: 13

Brand: Innotex; Model: Energy

B.1. Standards: Built to NFPA 1971-2018 edition

B.2. Components
B.2.1. Regular waist, Single color Outer shell

B.2.2. Single metabolic zone

B.2.3. Particulate blocking layer for leg gaiter and fly

B.2.4. Material: 80% Nomex/Kevlar spun yarns with 20% 400 denier
Kevlar filament 6.5 osy

B.2.4.1. Color: Black

B.2.6. Stedair 4000, 5.5 osy

B.2.7. Caldura SL2i (2.3 osy & 1.5 osy aramid non woven), 7.7 osy

B.2.8. Reflective Trim

B.2.8.1. Scothlite (bande triple)

B.2.8.2. Pattern: Hi-Visibility Style
B.2.9. Zipper Closure System

B.2.10. 6-tool pocket

B.2.10.1. Two rows of 3 inch wide tool compartments

B.2.10.2. Size: 10 inches x 10 inches x 2 inches

B.2.10.3. Kevlar Reinforcement (Aka Seattle) with grabber

B.2.10.4. 1 unit

B.2.10.5. Side location may be specified per unit.

B.2.11. Self-Rescue pocket

B.2.11.1. Side location may be specified per unit.

B.2.11.2. Kevlar and polymer pocket coated aramid

B.2.11.3. Size: 9 inches x 9 inches x 2.5 inches

B.2.11.4. Do NOT include bail out kits.

B.2.11.5. Micro perforated black reinforcement

B.2.12. Knees

B.2.12.1. Enhanced mobility knee

B.2.12.2. Polymer coated aramid

B.2.12.3. Closed cell FR blend sponge foam

B.2.12.4. Micro perforated black reinforment

B.2.13. Suspenders

B.2.13.1. Deluxe cotton suspenders.

B.2.13.2. Style: H

B.2.14. Belt Loops

B.2.14.1. 4 inches by 2 inches

B.2.14.2. Quantity: 6 units
B.2.14.3. Velcro: Black

B.2.14.4. Polymer coated aramid Color: Micro perforated black

B.2.14.5. Escape belts are not needed

B.2.15. N-STD

B.2.15.1. D-Ring on outer shell strap

B.2.15.2. Position: Center back, below belt loop line

B.2.15.3. Quantity: 1 per unit

B.3. Warranty: Minimum 2-years

C. Standard / Warranty / Delivery / Misc.
Risk Control
a. Initial operational training may be performed by competent person.
b. Built to NFPA 1971-2018 Standards
ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION:
VA Butler Healthcare System
Warehouse, C/O Fire Dept.
325 New Castle Road
Butler, PA 16001-2480
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV.

Responses to this notice shall include:

Company Name
Address
Point of Contact
Phone Number
Email Address
DUNS Number
CAGE Code
Tax ID Number

** Note: In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Kingdomware, service
disabled veteran owned (SDVOSB) and veteran owned (VOSB), who are interested in this
procurement and consider themselves to have the resources and capabilities necessary to
provide these services shall be verified in VetBiz Registry as follows to be considered:
http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/.
Process in 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) whereby a contracting officer of the Department shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database.
Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 339113:
1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 339113? YES ______ NO ______
2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______
3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______
4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______
5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______
6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______
7. Do you have a GSA/FSS schedule for these items? YES______ NO______ Schedule Number: ___________________ Expiration Date: _____________________
Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organization s ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number and email address. Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Mae McGarry via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT.
Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to:
Mae McGarry
Contracting Specialist
mae.mcgarry@va.gov
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Friday, July 20th, 2023 at 12:00 pm EST. If you are interested in submitting a response to this posting, please ensure to submit a Brochure/Specification Sheet for the product offered as well as a letter of authorization.
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