30 SFS Plate Carriers

Solicitation F4D3E39060A001, issued by the Department of Defense through the FA4610 30 Cons Pk office at Vandenberg SFB, California, is an award notice for the procurement of 30 SFS Plate Carriers. The acquisition focuses on providing male and female plate carriers in various sizes, ranging from Small to Extra Large, designed for the 30th Security Forces. The equipment must meet rigorous technical specifications, including NIJ Standard 0101.06 Level 3A soft ballistic armor inserts, E-SAPI plate compatibility, OCP patterning with NIR treatment, and a 4-point rapid cut-away system. Construction must adhere to ASTM 6193 standards, with a required delivery lead time of 120 days. The procurement process underwent several modifications, including extensions of the response deadline to August 12, 2019, and shifts in set-aside designations. While initially considered for Women-Owned Small Business and later a Total Small Business Set-Aside including HubZone and SDVOSB eligibility, documentation also indicates a Justification and Approval for a sole source procurement of TYR EPIC Plate Carriers due to specific technical and sizing requirements. The contract falls under NAICS code 315990 and was managed by Contract Specialists William R. Bumpass and Alyson Kolding.