NSW RFS Structural Firefighting Protective Garments (PPC) 2026 - RFI-2014126
Overview
NSW RFS Structural Firefighting Protective Garments (PPC) 2026 - RFI-2014126
Key Information
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- Organisational CapabilityProvide an overview of your organisation, including experience in structural firefighting PPC and supplying to emergency services.
- Product & Material InnovationDescribe current and emerging materials used in outer shells, moisture barriers, and thermal liners, and innovations to reduce garment weight without compromising protection.
- Thermal & Physiological PerformanceProvide data on Thermal Protective Performance and Total Heat Loss, and how your solution reduces heat stress and fatigue over extended wear.
- Moisture Management & BreathabilityDescribe how your garments manage sweat evaporation and internal moisture build-up, providing MVTR or equivalent performance metrics.
- Decontamination & DurabilityWhat are the recommended washing parameters and how does repeated decontamination impact performance?
- Operational Design & UsabilityDescribe ergonomic features that improve mobility, comfort, and long-duration wear.
- Standards & ComplianceIdentify compliance with relevant standards and provide certification details.
- Sustainability & Lifecycle CostWhat sustainability measures are incorporated and provide indicative lifecycle costs?
- Innovation & Future TrendsWhat emerging technologies should NSW RFS consider and what global trends are influencing structural PPC design?
- Supply & LogisticsDescribe your supply capability within Australia and indicative lead times for initial supply and ongoing replenishment.
- Trials & EvaluationAre you willing to participate in laboratory testing and field wearer trials?
- Executive summary of capability
- Detailed responses to all questions
- Supporting technical documentation
- Test reports and certifications
- Case studies or operational examples
Overview of organisation and experience in structural firefighting PPC.
Current and emerging materials and innovations.
Data on thermal performance and heat stress reduction.
Management of sweat and moisture.
Impact of decontamination on performance.
Ergonomic features for mobility and comfort.
Compliance with relevant standards.
Sustainability measures and lifecycle costs.
Emerging technologies and global trends.
Supply capability and lead times.
Willingness to participate in testing.
- Method
- Contact
- Cleland McFadden, technicalproduct@rfs.nsw.gov.au
- •Participation in this RFI does not guarantee inclusion in any future procurement process.
- •Responses will be treated as commercial-in-confidence.
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