NSW RFS Structural Firefighting Protective Garments (PPC) 2026

### 🚒 Tender Overview: Structural Firefighting Protective Clothing (PPC) Review The **NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS)** is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry insights for the future development and procurement of **Structural Firefighting Protective Clothing (PPC)**. This initiative aims to identify cutting-edge materials, design innovations, and operational strategies to enhance the safety and performance of volunteer firefighters. ### 🎯 Scope and Objectives NSW RFS is seeking detailed technical information regarding: * **Garment Systems:** Jackets and trousers, including outer shells, moisture barriers, and thermal liners. * **Advanced Technology:** Innovations in material composites, lightweight design, and smart integration (e.g., physiological monitoring). * **Operational Lifecycle:** Strategies for asset management, garment tracking, and decontamination processes. * **Performance Focus:** Advancements in thermal protection and metabolic heat burden reduction. ### 📋 Key Requirements for Bidders * **Modern Slavery Compliance:** Respondents must address modern slavery risks within their supply chains. * **Social Procurement:** Successful participants may be subject to SME policy reporting requirements. * **Informational Purpose:** This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a formal contract or commitment to future procurement. ### 📅 Important Dates * **Publish Date:** 09-April-2026 * **Close Date:** 30-July-2026, 3:00 PM * **Estimated Decision Date:** 31-July-2026 ### 🔗 Submission Instructions Interested parties must manage their response through the **Coupa** platform. Please visit the official [NSW RFS Coupa portal](https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=rfsnsw&company_name=NSW+Rural+Fire+Service) to access the full documentation and submit your response. **Keywords:** *Structural Firefighting, PPE, Protective Clothing, NSW RFS, Firefighter Safety, Material Science, Procurement, Government Tender, Manufacturing.*