Firefighter Duty Apparel (Embroidered) and Footwear – OCONUS Delivery (Naples, Italy)
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Naples Office is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify capable Small Business Manufacturers and authorized Small Business Resellers/Distributors for custom-embroidered and lettered firefighter duty apparel and footwear. This requirement is for OCONUS delivery to Naples, Italy, and mandates full compliance with the Berry Amendment. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by June 10, 2026, at 10:00 Central European Time.
Scope of Work
The government seeks providers for firefighter duty apparel and footwear, including items such as polo shirts, T-shirts, parkas, zip job shirts, various pants, belts, softshell jackets, shorts, hats, beanies, hoodies, and boots. Customization is a key requirement, involving specific artwork and design via embroidery (digitizing and high thread counts for durability) and lettering (specific text, rank designations, station identifiers). All embroidery and lettering must be uniform across garment types, and standard printed or screen-printed logos are not acceptable. No additional fees will be paid for logo digitization, machine setup, or artwork proofing; these costs must be factored into the unit price. Strict adherence to the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. § 4862) is mandatory, meaning items must be grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States. All shipping terms are FOB Destination, with the contractor responsible for all shipping, freight, transit insurance, customs clearance, and delivery costs to the designated military receiving facility in Naples, Italy.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 8415 - Clothing, Special Purpose
- NAICS Code: 315250 - Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing, except Contractors
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, 10:00 Central European Time
- Published: June 1, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested Small Businesses must submit a Capability Statement via email to the provided contacts. The statement should include:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, CAGE Code, UEI Number, and Socioeconomic Status.
- Description of the company's ability to manufacture/supply apparel and perform the required embroidery.
- An explicit statement confirming the ability to source and supply 100% Berry Amendment-compliant apparel.
- Details on experience with OCONUS shipping and logistics to military installations in Europe/Italy.
- Information regarding the availability of these items on existing GWACs, GSA Schedule contracts, or other federal/defense-wide vehicles.
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice only and NOT a Request for Quote (RFQ). No contract will be awarded from this announcement. The information gathered will be used to identify capable sources for a future solicitation.