409th CSB - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) package. PAN40926P0000028513

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Subject: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Package and Modified Headset Systems Agency: 409th CSB Location of Performance: Kaiserslautern & Sembach, Germany Response Deadline: 19 June 2026 1.0 INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE This is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice. It is issued solely for market research and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue a solicitation in the future. The US Army is seeking to identify capable commercial vendors, particularly those operating in Germany, that possess the capabilities and facilities to provide a comprehensive, turnkey Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) package and modified tactical headset systems. 2.0 SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS A qualified contractor must perform the following tasks: Procurement: Source 67 complete PPE sets (high-visibility outerwear, steel-toed footwear, gloves, helmets, and eyewear) certified to European safety standards (DIN EN ISO) and provide CE markings/Declarations of Conformity. Custom Fitting: Conduct individual, in-person sizing and fitting sessions for 67 Government personnel. Technical Modification: Procure and physically modify 80 specialized 3M PELTOR headset systems (models CH-5 and ComTac VIII) by installing 3M Peltor PTT FL5063 adapters to integrate with legacy Motorola DP4xxx series tactical radios. Logo Application: Affix weatherproof Army Transportation Corps (ARTRANS) logos to the procured outerwear. Logistics & Delivery: Deliver all final, accepted products within 90 days of contract award to Sembach Kaserne, Sembach, Germany. 3.0 MANDATORY & CRITICAL CONSTRAINTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE) Interested vendors must fully satisfy the following administrative and logistical criteria: In-Person Sizing & Custom Fitting (Mandatory - No Tradeoffs): Sizing sessions must be performed in-person by the contractor's staff. The Government's preferred method is for fittings to be conducted at the contractor's professional retail or shop facility located within a 30-kilometer radius of Kaiserslautern, Germany. However, as an acceptable alternative, the Government will consider proposals where the vendor performs these in-person fittings by bringing all necessary sizing equipment, product samples, and fitting staff directly to the Government's designated location (e.g., Sembach Kaserne, Germany). Proposals that rely on virtual fittings, or those that designate a physical shop outside the 30-km radius without committing to the on-site Government-location fitting option, will be deemed unacceptable and excluded from consideration. Single Vendor / Turnkey Requirement Preference: The Government highly prefers to deal with a single prime vendor capable of executing all aspects of the requirement (PPE sourcing, retail fitting, and technical communication headset modification). Split awards or dividing requirements among multiple contractors are highly discouraged to avoid compatibility, scheduling, and administrative risks. 4.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Interested parties are requested to submit a brief Capability Statement (maximum 5 pages) detailing: Company Information: Name, address, SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), POC name, phone, email, and business size. Facility Location: The physical address of the retail or shop facility to verify compliance with the 30-km radius from Kaiserslautern requirement. Technical Sourcing Capability: Evidence of the ability to source DIN EN ISO-certified safety gear and provide CE markings / Declarations of Conformity. Integration Capability: Experience or certification in modifying 3M PELTOR headset systems (including CH-5 and ComTac VIII) with PTT adapters for Motorola DP4xxx series tactical radios. Execution Structure: Confirmation that your firm can execute all required tasks under a single contract without the need for the Government to split the requirements. Email all submission requirements to: jean.c.silva2.mil@army.mil with the subject line PAN409-26-P0000 028513.

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE (SYNOPSIS) Subject: Port Safety Gear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Package and Modified Headset Systems Notice Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice (Synopsis) Contracting Office: 409th CSB Theater Contracting Center Acquisition Authority: FAR Part 12 Commercial Products and Commercial Services (RFO-Compliant) GENERAL CLASSIFICATION Product Service Code (PSC) 4240 Safety And Rescue Equipment NAICS Code 339113 Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing Proposed Award Type Single-Award, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION The 409th CSB Theater Contracting Center intends to issue a solicitation for the purchase of commercial Port Safety Gear PPE Package and Modified Headset Systems. This contract is designed to fully equip 67 Government personnel with high-visibility, all-weather safety clothing and safety gear, and to provide 80 modified tactical communication headsets to support the 598th Transportation Brigade and the 838th Transportation Battalion. High-Level Scope of Work: Equipment Sourcing: Sourcing multi-season high-visibility clothing, safety boots (S3 safety class), safety helmets, protective eyewear, and safety gloves. All safety equipment must meet applicable European safety standards (DIN EN ISO) and bear physical CE markings. Tactical Headset Modification: Procuring 80 3M PELTOR ComTac VIII headsets and physically modifying them with 3M Peltor PTT FL5063 adapters to achieve complete compatibility with legacy unit tactical radios (Motorola DP4xxx series). In-Person Custom Sizing: Conducting mandatory, in-person sizing sessions for all 67 personnel. To accommodate commercial capabilities, fittings may be conducted at a local contractor retail shop in Kaiserslautern or within a 30-kilometer radius of Kaiserslautern, Germany. Branding: Affixing the Army Transportation Corps logo to high-visibility outerwear. CAPABILITY STATEMENT: Submit a detailed capability statement that explicitly provides the following: Vendor POC Names and Phone Numbers. Affirmative statement of capability to deliver to Sembach Kaserne within 90 calendar days. Evidence of an established location in Kaiserslautern, Germany or within 30km radius from Kaiserslautern (include location). Teaming/Subcontracting Statement: An affirmative statement that the Quoter will perform 100% of the work as the prime contractor -OR- A comprehensive list of all proposed subcontractors (including legal name, address, POC, narrative of duties, and a signed Letter of Intent on official letterhead). RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice only and does not constitute a request for quotes or proposals. All interested vendors must submit their Capability Statement via email to SSG Jean Carlos Silva at jean.c.silva2.mil@army.mil. The formal solicitation package including full specifications and submission instructions will be sent to all local vendors.