Opportunity
SAM #N6133126SNQ39
Request for Information for Shipboard Firefighting Boots (NFPA 1970, Berry Compliant)
Buyer
Naval Undersea Warfare Center
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
September 07, 2026
Identifier
N6133126SNQ39
NAICS
316998, 339999, 424340
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), part of the Department of the Navy under NAVSEA, is seeking information on firefighting boots for shipboard use. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) - Products/Services Requested: - Firefighting boots (rubber or leather) - Must provide protection from shipboard fire casualties - Suitable for stowed configuration on platforms, easily located, and worn by users - Must meet NFPA 1970 requirements - Must be Berry Compliant - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Both NFPA 1970 certified and non-certified or mature developmental items are of interest - Boots must be Berry Compliant (manufactured in the USA) - No part numbers or purchase quantities specified - Information sought for planning purposes only; not a guarantee of future contract
Description
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) requests information on existing NFPA 1970 certified and non-certified or mature developmental items to provide footwear protection from shipboard fire casualties. The firefighting boots will normally be in a stowed configuration on the platform, easily located, and worn by the user. Interest exists for commercially available rubber or leather firefighting boots meeting the requirements of NFPA 1970 and must be Berry Compliant.