Opportunity
SAM #RFI_26_065_Z
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory Seeks COTS Arc Rated Clothing for Five-Year BPA
Buyer
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
RFI_26_065_Z
NAICS
315210, 315280
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), operating under the Department of Energy, is seeking information from qualified suppliers for a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Arc Rated Clothing. - Government Buyer: - Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), Procurement Division - Products/Services Requested: - Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Arc Rated Clothing - Must comply with ASTM F1506-2015, F1959/F1959M-2015, D6413-99, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.331-.335 and 1910.269 standards - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must demonstrate a broad inventory of compliant arc rated clothing - Fixed pricing for the duration of the BPA - Support for Oracle Cloud punchout integration to streamline ordering - Monthly transaction reporting and return management - User spending allocation tracking - Compliance certifications required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The contract is structured as a one-year base period with four one-year option periods, totaling five years
Description
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources and capability statements from providers capable of supplying Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Arc Rated Clothing.
PPPL anticipates a five-year contract structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a one (1) year base period and four (4) consecutive one-year option periods for renewal which is anticipated to start on October 1, 2026. Additionally, PPPL is seeking information regarding suppliers who can support an integrated punchout ordering procedure to streamline procurement.