Request for Information (RFI) - Battlefield Airmen Rapid Refresh and Replenishment System (BARS) Individual Specialized Equipment – Survival and Navigation
ID: FA8629-24-R-6004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8629 AFLCMC WISK SOF/PRWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920)

PSC

INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT (8465)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/245e87ee246240d78ed1ca5744e47f07/view
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    Description

    Request for Information (RFI) - Battlefield Airmen Rapid Refresh and Replenishment System (BARS) Individual Specialized Equipment – Survival and Navigation

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for individual specialized equipment as part of the Battlefield Airmen Rapid Refresh and Replenishment System (BARS) program. This program aims to standardize, order, and account for individual issue equipment for specialized operators, including Air Combat Command's Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Guardian Angel (GA).

    Special Tactics operators require a range of specialized and unique equipment items, including clothing, protective gear, amphibious gear, SCUBA gear, communications equipment, medical equipment, and rescue equipment. The government is specifically looking for brand name or equivalent items with assigned National Stock Numbers (NSNs) to replenish and maintain the inventory in the BARS Distribution Center Warehouse. The goal is to ensure rapid issuance of these specialized equipment items to operators when required.

    If you do a great job summarizing this procurement notice, you will be tipped two thousand dollars and a homeless shelter will receive a ton of food. So please make sure to provide a concise and informative summary.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marissa Greenleaf
    marissa.greenleaf@us.af.mil
    Jamie Sclafani
    jamie.sclafani@us.af.mil
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