84 -- Body Armor Accessories

Pope Air Force Base plans to award a sole source contract to Paraclete Armor & Equipment, INC for the procurement of body armor accessories under NAICS code 339113. This procurement is justified under federal statutory authority FAR Part 6.302-1, Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), and 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), allowing for a non-competitive acquisition due to unique capabilities. Although this notice is primarily informational and no formal solicitation will be issued, any other interested small businesses must demonstrate their interest, experience, and ability to fulfill the requirement within five days from the announcement date and must be registered in the Central Contracting Registration database. The contract solicitation is listed under number F3MT187094A100 with the Department of Defense’s 43rd Contract Logistics Group stationed at Pope Army Air Field in North Carolina as the awarding office. Questions regarding this procurement can be directed to the assigned contract specialist or contracting officer via the provided contact information. This action underscores the intent to support a small business and streamline acquisition procedures while ensuring compliance with federal regulations governing sole source contracts.