99 -- Kevlar Lower Torso Body Armor

The 1st Contracting Squadron at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia awarded a firm fixed price contract on December 16, 2004, for the procurement of Kevlar Shorts, also known as Lower Torso Body Armor. This specialized equipment was intended for personnel deployed to Iraq operating under hazardous conditions. Due to the proprietary nature of the new technology used in the product and the urgent need to meet critical government timelines, the contract was awarded under other than full and open competition, citing the urgent and compelling circumstances outlined in FAR 6.302-2. The contract falls under the NAICS code 339999 and is managed by the Department of Defense’s 633rd Contracting Group at Langley AFB. The urgency of the requirement necessitated immediate production to ensure deployment readiness. The contracting officer responsible for this award is Steve F. Pillo, who can be contacted at the Langley AFB address. This procurement highlights the government’s priority to equip personnel with advanced protective gear swiftly to maintain safety in combat zones.