COTS ARC RATED CLOTHING

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The Department of Energy's Princeton Lab is seeking proposals for the procurement of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Arc Rated Clothing. The core need is to provide protective clothing that meets safety standards for personnel working in environments where there is a risk of arc flash incidents. The objective is to ensure the safety and compliance of staff by equipping them with appropriate protective gear.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
The issuing organization is the Department of Energy, specifically the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL). The full location is Princeton, New Jersey, USA. The primary contact for this opportunity is Marissa Zara, who can be reached at [email protected].

KEY DATES:

• Posted Date: August 4, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: August 11, 2026
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: Not specified

CONTRACT DETAILS:
The contract type is not explicitly stated in the provided information. There is no mention of an estimated contract value or budget range, nor are there any option years noted.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered eligible, bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Registration in SAM.gov is required.
• There are no specific security clearances mentioned.
• No set-aside restrictions are noted.
• There are no geographic restrictions or place-of-performance requirements indicated.
• Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in providing arc-rated clothing or related protective gear.
• No bonding or insurance requirements are specified.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Bidders must possess expertise in the supply of arc-rated clothing that complies with relevant safety standards. Familiarity with industry standards for protective clothing, including testing and certification processes, is essential.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Key deliverables include the timely provision of the specified arc-rated clothing, adherence to safety standards, and possibly the provision of documentation proving compliance with industry regulations. Performance metrics or service-level agreements are not detailed in the provided information.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria that may include technical approach, past performance, and price. The specific weighting or priority of these factors is not provided, nor is it clear if the evaluation will follow a best-value or lowest-price technically acceptable approach.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, bidders with certifications related to safety standards for protective clothing, experience in government contracts, or additional capabilities in safety training or compliance will be viewed favorably in the evaluation process.

This summary captures the essential information necessary for potential bidders to assess their fit for the opportunity to supply COTS arc-rated clothing to the Department of Energy's Princeton Lab.