84 -- KNEE & ELBOW PADS, ACU

This contract solicitation, identified as SP0100-04-R-0183, pertains to the procurement of knee and elbow pads in the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) pattern. It is designated as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, specifically targeting small business participation in accordance with SBA guidelines. The solicitation was posted on September 24, 2004, and interested parties could access the full solicitation documents via the DLA Procurement Gateway starting October 11, 2004, with a 15-day advertising period to submit responses. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 339113, which covers surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing, indicating the specialized nature of the protective equipment being sourced. The solicitation does not provide detailed information about the place of performance or agency specifics but does offer a direct contact point through the contracting officer, John S. Dempsey, reachable via email and phone. This contract opportunity is part of the Department of Defense logistics supply chain, emphasizing small business engagement in fulfilling military protective gear requirements.