Firefighting and Diving Equipment
ID: PAN409-26-P-0000-026834Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY0409 AQ HQ CONTRACTAPO, AE, 09227, USA

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors (315210)

PSC

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT (4210)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/18944996dd544947b48a0342708bc026/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking industry input through a Sources Sought notice for firefighting and diving equipment to support local fire departments in the municipalities of Kavadarci and Veles, North Macedonia. The procurement includes specific requirements such as urban fire intervention gear, including PPE jackets, pants, helmets, gloves, and boots, as well as diving kits comprising air regulators, dive computers, and various diving accessories. This initiative aims to enhance the emergency response capabilities of the local municipalities, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary protective and operational gear. Interested vendors should submit their statements of interest, including company details and contact information, to SSG Melissa McDaniel or Ms. Judy I.-P. Biboum via the provided email addresses, with no commitment from the U.S. Government to contract for any supplies or services at this stage.

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    Sources Sought Attachment Kavadarci and Veles North Macedonia.xlsx
    The document outlines procurement needs for the Municipalities of Kavadarci and Veles, detailing various firefighting and diving equipment. Kavadarci requires 30 sets of urban fire intervention gear, including PPE jackets, pants, helmets, under-caps, gloves, and boots, all adhering to specific EN/MKC standards. They also need a 300 bar compressor with four outlets and 30 isolation devices, each with a composite bottle, panoramic mask, and a three-phase electric motor compressor. Veles requires 35 sets of the same urban fire intervention gear and a comprehensive diving kit, including air regulators, a dive computer, a triple console, diving vests, semi-dry suits, boots, gloves, fins, masks, tubes, markers, single tank double valve bottles, socks, and protective nets. This file is likely part of an RFP or grant application for enhancing municipal emergency response capabilities.
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