Body Armor in Support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Law Enforcement (OLE)

This is a sources-sought synopsis issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Western Acquisition Division and Office of Law Enforcement to conduct market research for a future firm-fixed-price purchase order for body armor kits. The intent is to identify qualified small business vendors capable of supplying comprehensive ballistic protection equipment in accordance with detailed specifications, with no proposals solicited or contracts awarded as a result of this notice. The anticipated contract period spans one base year and one option year, from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2028, with deliveries required within 60 days of government-provided sizing sheets. Each kit includes two Level IIIA ballistic panels meeting NIJ Standard 0101.06, concealable and outer carriers, trauma plates, four specialized pouches, and custom identification patches with heat-fused, non-reflective gold lettering and Velcro backing—all constructed from Cordura 500 Denier with X-Static liner components. The procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 315990, with a 600-employee size standard, and all equipment must be manufactured and assembled in compliance with exact design, material, and labeling requirements to ensure interoperability and durability for federal law enforcement personnel. The place of performance is Glynco, Georgia, and responses must be submitted through the official SAM.gov portal by July 1, 2026. No reimbursement will be provided for response costs, and no formal evaluation factors, contract clauses, or pricing data are included, as this document serves purely to assess industry capacity and interest prior to any future solicitation.