Advanced PPE Cleaning NAS JRB New Orleans Fire & Emergency Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Advanced Cleaning and Inspection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), specifically firefighter gear. The services are required by NAS JRB New Orleans Fire & EMERGENCY SERVICES.

• Advanced cleaning and inspection of firefighter gear ensembles, including helmets, hoods, coats, gloves, pants, and boots, in accordance with the 2020 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 standard.

• Miscellaneous repairs for firefighter gear.

• Services are to be supplied twice per year.

• Pick-up and delivery location: NAS JRB New Orleans F&ES, 400 Russell Ave Bldg. 2, New Orleans, LA 70134.

• Solicitation Number: N6883626QS0470002

• Solicitation Issue Date: 25 Mar 2026

• Offer Due Date: 01 Apr 2026, 10:30 AM Local Time

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price (as indicated by pricing arrangements for line items).

• Period of Performance: Multiple line items with varying delivery periods, extending up to 15 Nov 2031.

• NAICS Code: 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services)

• Size Standard: USD 8,000,000.00

• Quotes must be submitted in PDF format by volume.

• Key submission requirements include:

  • Cover sheet with solicitation number and title.
  • Quoter's POC information (name, title, email, phone).
  • CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), Business Size.
  • Price Offer, including unit prices and discount terms.
  • "Remit to" address.
  • Representations and certifications.
  • Acknowledgment of solicitation amendments.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email.

• Evaluation factors: Price and Technical Capability.

• Technical Capability will be evaluated based on the submission of a detailed document demonstrating understanding of inspection, cleaning, and repair procedures per NFPA 1851 and the SOW.

• Quotes must be submitted no later than 03/30/2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to cybersecurity, access to facilities, and payment instructions (WAWF).

• The document includes detailed delivery and inspection/acceptance locations and points of contact.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation N6883626QS047, dated 25 Mar 2026, makes the following changes:

• Updates Contract Line Item (CLIN) 5006 and CLIN 5007.

• Instructs Quoters to use the attachment "N6883626QS0470002 SF 1449" for pricing.

• Option Line Item 5006: The description has been modified from "Pants to receive advanced cleaning and inspection" to "Pairs of Boots to receive advanced cleaning and inspection." All other terms remain unchanged.

• Option Line Item 5007: The "Option" field has changed from "No" to "Yes."

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

• Quoters are instructed to use the specified SF 1449 attachment for pricing.

• The effective date of this amendment is 31 Mar 2026.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides Government responses to questions submitted by Quoters regarding the solicitation. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

• Question: A PPE repair company serving Fire, Emergency Services, and Military organizations in Fayetteville, North Carolina, inquired if the solicitation permits shipment of items.
• Answer: The Government will not ship the items.

This clarification addresses a specific bidder question regarding item shipment. No other impacts on requirements, due dates, or submission rules are noted in this amendment.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation N6883626QS047, originally dated March 25, 2026, provides Government responses to questions from Quoters. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

• The "Summary of Changes" section has been modified to list provided attachments.
• The following attachments are now provided:
  • Wage Determination 2015-5189 Rev 32
  • Industry Questions and Answers

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated, beyond the provision of Q&A and wage determination.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Advanced Cleaning and Inspection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), specifically firefighter gear. The services are required by NAS JRB New Orleans Fire & EMERGENCY SERVICES.

• Advanced cleaning and inspection of firefighter gear ensembles twice annually, adhering to the 2020 NFPA 1851 standard.

• Advanced inspections of all elements at least once a year, or as needed based on routine inspection findings.

• Specific quantities for cleaning/inspection include: 100 Helmets, 100 Hoods, 100 Coats, 100 Pairs of Gloves, 100 Pants, 100 Pairs of Boots.

• Miscellaneous repairs for firefighter gear are also required.

• Services must be performed by a verified Independent Service Provider (ISP), manufacturer, or trained personnel.

• The solicitation number is N6883626QS047.

• The solicitation issue date is March 25, 2026.

• The offer due date is April 01, 2026, at 10:30 AM.

• The contract is set aside for Small Business.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 812320, with a size standard of $8,000,000.00.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance spans from May 15, 2026, to May 14, 2031, with potential for extensions.

• Quotes must be submitted in PDF format by volume.

• Key submission requirements include:

  • Solicitation number and title.
  • Time of receipt.
  • Quoter's POC information (name, title, email, phone), CAGE Code, UEI, Business Size, GSA Contract Number.
  • Price and discount terms.
  • "Remit to" address.
  • Representations and certifications.
  • Acknowledgment of all solicitation amendments.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email.

• Evaluation will be based on Price and Technical Capability (Lowest Price Technical Acceptable - LPTA).

• Technical Capability requires a detailed document demonstrating understanding of NFPA 1851 standard and the Statement of Work.

• This acquisition is a small business set-aside.

• The delivery and acceptance location for all items is NAS JRB New Orleans.

• Offerors must comply with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to cybersecurity, personnel security, and payment instructions (WAWF).

• A Wage Determination 2015-5189 Rev 32 is provided as an attachment.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5189, Revision 32) for the Service Contract Act. It lists various occupational classifications with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for contracts in specific areas of Louisiana (Parishes of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint John The Baptist, St Bernard, St Charles).

This wage determination is crucial for potential bidders on government contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. It outlines the minimum wage and benefit standards that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs when preparing their proposals, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws. The document also includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage), as well as details on vacation and holiday pay, and specific conditions for hazardous pay and uniform allowances. It also provides guidance on the conformance process for unlisted occupations.