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FMS Chile Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Improved Outer Tactical Vests (IOTVs) and Armor Plates
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division is soliciting a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Improved Outer Tactical Vests and Level IV ESAPI ballistic plates to support the Chilean Armed Forces under the Foreign Military Sales program CI-P-BAK. This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, limited to small businesses certified under the NAICS code 339999 with a size standard of 550 employees. The requirement includes two Large IOTVs with six Level IV NIJ 0101.06 certified ESAPI plates, one Extra-Large IOTV with four ESAPI plates, and three Medium IOTVs with two pairs of ESAPI plates, all configured with full accessory assemblies including front and back carriers, yoke and collar, deltoid/bicep protectors, side plate pockets, lower back and groin protectors, and side plate carriers. All items must meet or exceed U.S. Military and NIJ performance standards to ensure operational readiness and avoid mission-critical risk to personnel. Delivery is mandated within 30 days of contract award at Indian Head, Maryland, with no FOB terms specified. Evaluation of quotes will be based on three equally weighted non-cost factors—Technical Capabilities and Approach, and Past Performance—prior to consideration of Price, with award made on a best-value trade-off basis, not lowest price technically acceptable. Proposals must be submitted via email by May 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, including a cover sheet with official company name, point of contact, DUNS number, and CAGE Code. Offerors are responsible for identifying and completing all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses in effect through FAC 2020-01 and DPN 20190531, and must self-certify as small businesses to be eligible. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the designated delivery location using NIJ 0101.06 and U.S. Military standards as the baseline for compliance, though specific packaging, marking, or preservation standards are not detailed. All submissions require full compliance with the evaluation structure and administrative instructions, and late responses will be rejected without exception.
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Place of Performance
MD, 20640, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for: Improved Outer Tactical Vests (IOTV) and armor plates. This solicitation will be competed as a Small Business Set-Aside. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N00174-26-Q-1049. The NAICS code is 339999 and the business size standard is 550. The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20190531.
This equipment has tested results that meet or exceed the U.S. Military and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) performance standards. Delay in procurement will negatively impact the Chile Armed Forces mission and could result in loss of life or severe injury.
Requirements:
Quantity (2) - Improved Outer Tactical Vests (IOTV) Multi-Cam, Size Large, that consist of 1 Front & Back Carrier for Ballistic Inserts, Front/Back Yoke & Collar Assembly, 2 Deltoid/Bicep Protector Assemblies, 2 size 6"x8" Side Plate/Pocket Assemblies, Lower Back Protector Assemblies, Groin Protector Assembly, 2 Side Plate Carriers with Ballistic Panel Quantity six (6; 3 pairs) Level IV NIJ 0101.06 Certified ESAPI Ballistic Plates Size Large for insertion in the Size Large IOTV. (Chile CI-P-BAK)
Quantity (1) - Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) Multi-Cam, Size Extra-Large, that consists of 1 Front & Back Carrier for Ballistic Inserts, Front/Back Yoke & Collar Assembly, 2 Deltoid/Bicep Protector Assemblies, 2 size 6"x8" Side Plate/Pocket Assemblies, Lower Back Protector Assemblies, Groin Protector Assembly, 2 Side Plate Carriers with Ballistic Panel. Quantity four (4; 2 pairs) Level IV NIJ 0101.06 Certified ESAPI Ballistic Plates Size Extra Large
Quantity (3) - Improved Outer Tactical Vests (IOTV), Multi-Cam Size Medium, that consist of 1 Front & Back Carrier for Ballistic Inserts, Front/Back Yoke & Collar Assembly, 2 Deltoid/Bicep Protector Assemblies, 2 size 6"x8" Side Plate/Pocket Assemblies, Lower Back Protector Assemblies, Groin Protector Assembly, 2 Side Plate Carriers with Ballistic Panel. Quantity two (2; 1 pair) Level IV NIJ 0101.06 Certified ESAPI Ballistic Plates Size Medium for insertion in the Size Medium IOTV. (Chile CI-P-BAK)
Delivery:
30 Days (After Date of Contract)
This should support FMS Chile, CI-P-BAK.
Market research was conducted in March 2026.
Evaluation Factors
The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes. The factors are listed in descending order of equal importance. All non-cost factors, when combined, are more important than cost; however, cost becomes more of a deciding factor of importance when Offerors receive similar ratings for the other factors.
Volume I: Factor 1: Technical Capabilities and Approach
Volume II: Factor 2: Past Performance
Volume III: Factor 3: Price
See attachment for the extended explanation of Evaluation Factors.
Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to Barbara Grinder @ barbara.j.grinder.civ@us.navy.mil by Wednesday April 29, 2026 by 4 PM EST.
Quote packages are due by 4 May 2026 by 4:00 PM EST (COB). Late quotes will not be considered. Please fill in clauses in RFQ as they apply to your business. Quote packages shall be sent to barbara.j.grinder.civ@us.navy.mil and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:
1. Official Company Name;
2. Point of contact including name and phone number; and
3. DUNS number and Cage Code.
The Points of Contact for this acquisition is
Barbara.j.grinder.civ@us.navy.mil
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