84--Purchase fire-resistant uniforms
ID: 140A1125Q0024Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSWESTERN REGIONPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (315990)

PSC

OUTERWEAR, MEN'S (8405)

Set Aside

Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (IEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8cc3c499047b49c3b97ccad2fd34858f/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Western Region, is seeking Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) to provide fire-resistant uniforms as part of a simplified acquisition process. The procurement aims to outfit approximately 25 employees with personal protective equipment (PPE), including FR shirts, pants, and boots, with an initial allowance of $2,000 per employee and an annual allowance of $750 thereafter. This initiative underscores the importance of employee safety and compliance with federal safety regulations, while also ensuring efficient procurement processes. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements and past performance information via email to Randall Brown at Randall.Brown@bia.gov, with inquiries directed to the same contact at 520-723-6208.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brown, Randall
    (520) 723-6208
    (406) 247-7921
    Randall.Brown@bia.gov
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    FR_Specifications_SOW_12032024_1.pdf
    The San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP) is seeking a supplier for a Flame Resistant (FR) Clothing and Boots Program aimed at providing personal protective equipment (PPE) for approximately 25 employees. The program requires an initial allowance of $2,000 per employee for FR shirts, pants, and boots, with an annual allowance of $750 thereafter. The garments must meet specific safety ratings and include features for employee identification. Suppliers are expected to conduct initial sizing and outfitting sessions, maintain an accessible employee-sizing database, and ensure new employees receive their gear within seven calendar days. Additional requirements include an online catalog for quick shipping, monthly reconciliation of purchases for invoicing through the Department of Interior’s processing platform, and a streamlined return process for unwashed or unworn items. This request emphasizes SCIP’s commitment to employee safety, compliance with safety regulations, and efficient procurement processes within the framework of government contracts. The program aligns with federal standards for workplace safety while providing logistical support for employee outfitting.
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