Opportunity
Iowa Impacs #005-RFB-2832-2026
Iowa Solicits Water Rescue Equipment and Personal Protective Gear for Statewide Use
Posted
June 12, 2026
Respond By
July 10, 2026
Identifier
005-RFB-2832-2026
NAICS
423860
The State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for water rescue equipment and supplies to support marine law enforcement, water training, and rescue operations. - Government Buyer: - State of Iowa, Department of Natural Resources - Products Requested: - 125 Inflatable Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) - 10 High-Buoyancy Inherently-Buoyant PFDs - 125 Kayak-Style Inherently-Buoyant PFDs - 100 Float Coat/Bomber Jacket PFDs - 12 Flotation Bids - 3 Ice-Rescue Suits - 25 Emergency Throw-bags - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must meet mandatory specifications detailed in the solicitation - Contract is available to all State Agencies and Political Subdivisions in Iowa - Intended for use in marine law enforcement, water training, and rescue events - Contract Structure: - Initial term of one year with up to five annual renewal options
Description
This solicitation is for Water Rescue Equipment and Supplies, including Personal Water Protective Gear and Flotation Devices. These items are intended for use in marine law enforcement, water training, and rescue events. The contract will be available to all State Agencies and Political Subdivisions in Iowa. The contract term begins July 28, 2026, and ends July 27, 2026, with an option for up to five annual extensions. Estimated usage includes various types of Personal Flotation Devices and Ice-Rescue Suits.