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84---REQUEST FOR INFORMATION- BALLISTIC INSERTS FOR TACTICAL VESTS.

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Submission Closed08/10/2008, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, acting for the U.S. Marine Corps System Command, is seeking information from experienced manufacturers to produce approximately 8,000 soft body armor ballistic inserts for tactical vests. These inserts, consisting of front and rear panels, must be manufactured according to government patterns and performance parameters using commercially available materials and water-tight sealing techniques. The production period is expected to span six months starting in early FY2009. Qualified firms must demonstrate a proven ability to meet ballistic performance standards for fragmentation, 9mm handgun, and small arms threats, similar to the Interceptor Outer Tactical Vest system. Interested respondents must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database with a valid DUNS number. This is a market investigation to identify capable sources and is not a request for quotations; interested companies must submit their background and experience within thirty days of the publication date.

General Info

US Army seeks manufacturers for 8,000 soft body armor ballistic inserts by FY2009.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

315999 - Other Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing

Place of Performance

RDECOM Acquisition Center - Natick ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1, Kansas Street N, MA

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NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 10

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 10

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Submission Closed

08/10/2008, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Full Description

Request for Information Production of soft body armor panels. The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center (NSRDEC), Natick, MA, Personal Protective and Equipment Team on behalf of the U.S. Marine Corps System Command, Program Manager Infantry Combat Equipment has a need to identify a business to produce ballistic inserts for a tactical armor vest. The design consists of a front and rear ballistic panel and will be manufactured in accordance with Government furnished patterns and a purchase description that defines ballistic performance and parameters. The ballistic inserts will be constructed of commercially available material and will be sealed in a water tight carrier using commercially available sealing techniques. Approximately 8,000 units are required over a six month period beginning in early FY2009. The Government is conducting this market investigation to acquire information on manufacturers that have experience in the production of soft ballistic armor vest systems. The manufacturer must demonstrate knowledge of meeting ballistic performance standards for fragmentation, 9mm handgun and small arms threats (in conjunction with plates), such as Interceptor Outer Tactical Vest or similar systems. Interested firms are requested to submit relevant information on their company within thirty (30) days following the publication of this RFI. Any relevant company background/experience, and any other information that the company believes demonstrates their value / ability to meet the aforementioned requirements should be included. Respondents must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and provide a DUNS number. Firms may register for CCR at www.ccr.gov. All information and evaluation results will be controlled and used for Government purposes only. Responses to this notice are to be sent to U.S Army Natick Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center, ATTN: AMSRD-NSR-WP-WP [Mr. Erich Hans AmRhein], 15 Kansas St., Natick, MA 01760-5019. This notice is for information only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation document exists for this action. POC for this request is Erich Hans AmRhein +1 (555) 000-0000, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov