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Custom Ballistic Plate Carriers

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RP20098836Federal

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The contract awards a Sole Source Fixed Price agreement valued at $45,032 to Tactical Defence Systems of Oceanside, CA, to supply custom ballistic plate carriers specifically designed for the U.S. Border Patrol's Search, Trauma, and Rescue (BORSTAR) unit. BORSTAR requires these specialized carriers for critical day/night operations, arrest warrants, and unusual law enforcement missions. The unique design offered by Tactical Defence Systems provides a lightweight, streamlined, and well-ventilated solution that accommodates ballistic plates precisely, a feature not met by any other commercial product. Extensive testing and evaluation of competitors, including London Bridge, Eagle, Diamondback Tactical, and the closest comparable CRYE JPC model, revealed deficiencies in fit and features such as rear Velcro webbing, custom drag handles, and pouch fitment, further justifying the sole source award. This acquisition followed thorough market research and a recent competition via FedBid, confirming that only Tactical Defence Systems could fulfill BORSTAR's mission-critical requirements under statutory and regulatory exceptions permitting a sole source contract. The contract falls under a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is managed by the Fletc Glynco Procurement Office of the Department of Homeland Security. Tactical Defence Systems will be responsible for the design and manufacturing of these specialized carriers, ensuring a tailored fit and function developed through years of operational experience and evaluation to meet BORSTAR’s specific needs.

General Info

Sole source $45,032 fixed price contract to Tactical Defence Systems for custom BORSTAR ballistic carriers.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Fletc Glynco Procurement Office

NAICS

339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

Place of Performance

615 S TREMONT ST, OCEANSIDE, CA, 92054, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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Timeline

PostedSep 11

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Fletc Glynco Procurement Office

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBrunswick, GA, 31524, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Fletc Glynco Procurement Office

Office AddressBrunswick, GA, 31524, USA

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Shaun G SaadContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The purpose of this note is to inform industry that a Sole Source Fixed Price (FFP) Contract will be awarded to Tactical Defence Systems (DUNS 826772548) of Oceanside, CA, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i) and 6.303-2(b)(6), in the amount of $45,032.00. The U.S. Border Patrol Search, Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) unit has a requirement for specialized ballistic plate carriers for the execution of day/night operations, arrest warrants, and unusual law enforcement operations. These specialized plate carriers are a unique design provided by this single custom manufacturer. This solution results in a lightweight, streamlined design for improved ventilation and function. Specifically, there is no other commercial product that meets BORSTAR requirements and properly fits the ballistic plates correctly. Previously BORSTAR used and evaluated several other ballistic plate carriers that assert to provide a solution. BORSTAR has tested and evaluated London Bridge, Eagle, and Diamondback Tactical Ballistic Plate Carriers and found them to be inadequate. The closest comparable product evaluated was the CRYE JPC plate carrier and side plate pouches. Prior to this solution, the CRYE JPC was the best product available, however, it did not include rear Velcro webbing, a custom drag handle, and the side plate pouches did not seamlessly fit BORSTARs side ballistic plates. This acquisition has been carefully thought out and is the result of several years of field testing, evaluation, and operational use of various other products. This solution has been selected because of the custom manufacturing process that Tactical Defense Systems can provide. Through continued market research and product evaluation, BORSTAR has deemed this solution unique and to meet the specific mission critical requirements of BORSTAR operations. The contractor is responsible for the design and fabrication of this specialized equipment. Competition was recently conducted under this PR via FedBid Buy 886176 and was determined that only Tactical Defence Systems could meet the needs of BORSTAR.