Tactical Aid & Ballistic Inserts

The Department of the Air Force at Cannon AFB is issuing a solicitation for the procurement of 280 Tactical Aid to Flotation devices and 420 Padded Ballistic Inserts intended for use with FirstSpear Aviation Body Armor Vests. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339113, emphasizing opportunities exclusively for small businesses. The solicitation, identified as RFQ1733280, was posted on February 19, 2025, with a response deadline of February 21, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. MST. The contract involves a combined procurement process, and all questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to A1C Christian London or SrA Micaiah Lampkin by the specified deadline. Key attachments include detailed salient characteristics, limited sources justification, an assumption of risk document, a final report, and an amendment correcting the solicitation close date. The contract aims to fulfill specific military needs for protective gear enhancements, with the procurement process managed through the SAM.gov platform. Interested small businesses are encouraged to review the detailed requirements and submit their responses within the designated timeframe to participate in this opportunity.