Opportunity
Pennsylvania eMarketplace #6100065761
PEMA Solicitation for Firefighter Turnout Gear: Gloves, Boots, Helmets
Posted
April 03, 2026
Respond By
April 17, 2026
Identifier
6100065761
NAICS
424320, 424340
This opportunity involves the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) seeking bids for firefighter turnout gear to be delivered and fitted in Lewistown, PA. - Government Buyer: - Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Vanguard (gloves) - Globe (boots) - Cairns (helmets) - Substitutions from other manufacturers are permitted if approved as equals - Products/Services Requested: - 20 pairs of Vanguard MK1 Gloves (Gauntlet Cuff) in assorted sizes (3 Medium, 6 Large, 9 X Large, 2 XX Large) - 20 pairs of Globe Supreme 14" Structural Fire Boots (various men's and women's sizes) - 20 Cairns 660c Metro Helmets, Composite (11 black, 8 red, 1 white) - In-person sizing service for end users at the Lewistown location - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Manufacturer substitutions allowed if products meet or exceed minimum standards and are approved as equals - Vendors must provide detailed product identification, descriptive literature, and note any deviations for substitute products - In-person sizing at Lewistown, PA is required post-award; any sizing fees must be disclosed - Shipping costs must be quoted separately - Compliance with the Reciprocal Limitations Act for orders over $10,000 - New vendors must complete registration procedures
Description
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is soliciting bids for turnout gear including gloves, boots, and helmets. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) allows for manufacturer substitutions with approved equal items meeting specified quality standards. The procurement includes specific quantities and sizes, with the awarded vendor required to perform sizing at the end user's location in Lewistown, PA. Shipping costs should be quoted separately, and the solicitation includes detailed reciprocal limitations and registration requirements.