SAM #FA558726Q0042

Procurement of Extreme Cold Weather Gear for 321st STS

This procurement opportunity is for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe, 48th Contracting Squadron (48 CONS), to supply the 321st Special Tactics Squadron (STS) with a comprehensive suite of Extreme Cold Weather gear for operations at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Forces in Europe, 48th Contracting Squadron (48 CONS) - 321st Special Tactics Squadron (STS) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Hilliberg (Keron 4 GT tents) - Western Mountaineer (Bison GWS sleeping bags) - Nemo (Air Pads) - Smartwool (Socks) - Darn Tough (Socks) - Alfa (Polar A/P/S Expedition boots, Kartank liners) - Mammut (Barryvox avalanche beacons, Probe 320 Speed Lock) - Black Diamond (Snow Saw Pro) - Rottefella (BC Magnum ski bindings) - Asnes (Ingstag BC skis, Combat ski poles, Colltex Mohair Mix Skins, X-Skin climbing skins, Climbing Skin 60/2100) - Crye (Lightweight Alpine Pack Cover) - MSR (Snow Picket) - GSI (MicroLite insulated bottles) - Torraka (Beanie, neck tube, field tops, field pants, gloves, backpack cover) - Acapula Pulks (Large pulks) - Products/Services Requested: - Expedition-grade 4-season tents (8 units) - -40C sleeping bags (20 units) - Ultralight winter air sleeping pads (47 units) - Closed-cell foam sleeping pads (45 units) - Snow stakes (96 units) - Avalanche safety equipment: beacons (39), probes (39), shovels (39), folding saws (39) - Insulated thermoses and bottles (44 units total) - Compression dry bags (37 units) - Cold weather clothing: beanies, neck tubes, fishnet baselayers, arctic field tops and bottoms, gloves, socks - Extreme cold weather boots and liners (32-39 units each) - Pulks/sleds (39 small, 39 large) - Tactical helmet covers, pack covers, camouflage netting - Snow anchors, Nordic skis (39), bindings (32), ski poles (31), climbing skins (various types, 39 each) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All gear must meet detailed technical specifications for extreme cold, durability, and tactical use - Many items require IRR (infrared reflective) or multispectral camouflage treatments - Avalanche safety gear must be UIAA-certified and compatible with military operations - Boots and bindings must be compatible (NNN-BC standard) - All items must be suitable for Arctic and expeditionary environments

Description

This requirement is for Extreme Cold Weather gear IAW the Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics.

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