SAM #FSIS_Specialty_Supplies

USDA FSIS RFI for Specialty Evaporative Cooling Supplies

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is conducting market research to identify domestic manufacturers and vendors for specialty evaporative cooling supplies. - Government Buyer: - USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Office of Administrative Services (OAS), Procurement Management Branch (PCMB) - Contracting office located in Beltsville, Maryland - Products/Services Requested: - Cooling Hat Liners (Item FSIS-98) - Evaporative Cooling Hard Hat Brow Pads (Item FSIS-98A) - Evaporative Cooling Hard Hat Pads (Item FSIS-99) - Evaporative Cooling Bandanas (Item FSIS-100) - Miracool Tie Hats or equivalent (Item FSIS-101) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must confirm country of origin and compliance with Buy American Act (BAA) or Trade Agreements Act (TAA) - Vendors are to provide product profiles, technical specifications, lead times, and confirmation of American-made availability - No purchase quantities or part numbers specified - Focus is on domestic preference and regulatory compliance - This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning and market research purposes only

Description

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) as part of a market research effort to identify domestic manufacturers and vendors capable of providing specialty evaporative cooling supplies. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.

2. Scope of Requirement The Government is seeking information on the availability of the following specific items. A key objective of this research is to confirm the Country of Origin and compliance with the Buy American Act (BAA) or Trade Agreements Act (TAA) as applicable.

Item FSIS-98: Cooling Hat Liner Item FSIS-98A: Evaporative Cooling Hard Hat Brow Pad Item FSIS-99: Evaporative Cooling Hard Hat Pad Item FSIS-100: Evaporative Cooling Bandana Item FSIS-101: Miracool Tie Hat (or equivalent)

3. Information Requested from Industry Interested parties are requested to provide a brief capability statement and complete the following Vendor Product Profile for each item they can provide:

Vendor Name: UEI Number / CAGE Code: Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email): Business Size Standard: (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, HubZone, Large) Country of Origin Confirmation: [Specify Country] American-Made Availability: Does this item meet Buy American Act (BAA) requirements (Yes/No)? Lead Times: Average delivery time after receipt of order. Technical Specifications: Attach product data sheets or brochures if available.

4. Submission Instructions Please submit your responses via email to Angela Carey at angela.carey@usda.gov no later than 4pm EST, May 4, 2026.

The Government will use the results of this market research to determine if the requirement can be set aside for small businesses or if a waiver for domestic preference is required based on lack of American-made availability.

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