Opportunity
California eProcure #4PA5F01322
CAL FIRE Procurement of Structural Turnout Protective Ensembles, Category 1 for MMU Personnel
Posted
May 20, 2026
Respond By
June 03, 2026
Identifier
4PA5F01322
NAICS
315280
CAL FIRE is seeking bids for the supply of Structural Turnout Protective Ensembles, Category 1, to equip its Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU) personnel for structural firefighting operations. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Business Services Office, Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit - OEMs and Vendors: - Lion (OEM) - Morning Pride (OEM) - No specific resellers or distributors named; only OEMs meeting technical and certification requirements are eligible - Products/Services Requested: - 130 sets of Structural Turnout Jackets, Category 1 (sizes to be determined at order) - 130 sets of Structural Turnout Pants, Category 1 (sizes to be determined at order) - Products must meet NFPA 1971 standards, ISO 9001 manufacturing, and OEKO-TEX certification - Approved models and part numbers include: - Lion: LTO96B3 COAT GOLD, MPL96B3 PANTS GOLD, LTO96T3 COAT GOLD, MPL96T3 PANTS GOLD - Morning Pride: CF-CSTM-CF-CAT1, CF-CVBM-CF-CAT1, CF-CVFM-CF-CAT1, CF-PSDM-CF-CAT1, CF-PVFM-CF-CAT1 (and corresponding CAT2 models) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Garments must be UL certified and meet CAL FIRE's minimum performance values for heat loss, thermal protection, and evaporation resistance - Manufacturers must provide annual UL test results and descriptive literature (brand, model, SKU, sizes, quantities) - Warranty and inspection requirements apply - Compliance with state administrative requirements, including post-consumer recycled content certification, DVBE participation, and Darfur Act certification - Partial deliveries and payments are allowed - Delivery to CAL FIRE MMU in Mariposa, CA, with preferred completion within 12 weeks of contract award
Description
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is a one-time acquisition by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for the purchase of Structural Turnout Protective Ensemble, Category 1. The procurement is intended to outfit CAL FIRE's MMU personnel in Mariposa, CA with proper safety clothing for structural firefighting duties. The solicitation includes detailed specifications, administrative requirements, and bid instructions. Bidders are required to submit all requested documents and comply with delivery, warranty, and other contract terms as outlined in the IFB package.