ARC FLASH PROTECTIVE GEAR (439 CES)

AI Summary

The 439th Contracting Flight is seeking information on potential sources for ARC Flash Protective Gear Kits to support training and deployments. The gear must meet specific safety standards and replace degraded existing stock. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: F5N3C55349A001
Notice Type: Sources Sought
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted Date: December 22, 2025
Response Deadline: January 5, 2026
NAICS Code: 315990 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 8415
Issuing Office: FA6606 439 CONF PK
Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Primary Contact: Douglas P. Fortin
City: WESTOVER AFB
State: MA
ZIP Code: 01022-1508
AI Product/Service: product

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR OFFERS OR PROPOSALS. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE. THIS SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.

Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. This is a request for information ONLY and any information provided is voluntary. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All interested parties must respond to the solicitation announcement separately from the response to this notice and are responsible for monitoring Sam.gov website for the posting of any solicitation or subsequent updates.

The 439th Contracting Flight located at Westover Air Reserve Base (WARB), Chicopee, Massachusetts is seeking capabilities packages of potential sources to provide products for the following requirement:

The 439th Civil Engineering Squadron has a mission-critical requirement for ARC Flash Protective Gear Kits (IAW AFMAN 32-1065, NFPA 70E, and UFC 3-560-01) to support local training, and also serve as deployable assets. ARC Flash Gear rated for 40cal/sq cm, 8cal/sq cm, and additional electrical-insulated gloves are essential for safe operations at Westover ARB, MA, and to deployments worldwide. Existing stock of ARC Flash Gear has degraded to a point where it is unserviceable.

Please refer to attachment, "Salient Characteristics_Features_Arc Flash Gear" for a broken-down list of all components that comprise the whole of this requirement.

Key dates

December 22, 2025Posted Date
January 5, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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Frequently asked questions

ARC FLASH PROTECTIVE GEAR (439 CES) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.