USNS SACAGEWA Fire Fighting Gear

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of fire fighting equipment for the USNS SACAGAWEA. The government is seeking to purchase specific items of fire fighting apparel and footwear.

• Tail Coats: Various sizes (Small to 3X Large), Small Pants Outer Shell (XL to 3XL), and Firemens Boots (6 Wide to 15 Wide).

• Each item specifies a vendor part number (LTO9613 for coats/pants, BT5001B for boots) and a "Firm Fixed Price" pricing arrangement.

• Solicitation Number: N3220526Q7119

• Solicitation Issue Date: 01 Apr 2026

• Offer Due Date: 08 Apr 2026, 10:00 AM

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but pricing arrangement is "Firm Fixed Price".

• Period of Performance: Delivery is specified as "On Or Before Delivery Date 29 May 2026" for all items.

• Submission: Quotes are to be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist listed in block 9. Accepted formats are Adobe or Microsoft Office. No other method is acceptable.

• Evaluation: The government will issue a purchase order to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter. Quotes must meet solicitation requirements, including part numbers, delivery dates, and terms. The quote must state that all technical requirements, including delivery date and part numbers, can be met.

• Pricing: Quotes must include unit price (inclusive of shipping, if any) and extended price, total firm fixed price, and any discount terms.

• The acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED" with no specific small business set-aside indicated on the first page.

• The document includes detailed information on inspection and acceptance locations, delivery schedules, packaging and marking requirements, and various contract clauses (FAR and DFARS) that will apply to the resulting contract.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum for the Record" detailing the "Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition" for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It documents the decision that only one source is reasonably available for the procurement.

This document is relevant to bidders as it explains the justification for a sole-source procurement. It specifies the product being procured: "USNS SACAGAWEA FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT" with a required delivery date of April 13, 2026. The brand name specified is "Honeywell", specifically the "Morning Pride LTO 9613, MSC Spec Build" model. The determination for sole-source is based on "BRAND NAME" and "COMPATIBILITY" requirements, indicating that only this specific make and model will satisfy the Government's needs for fleet configuration baseline and compatibility with existing equipment.