Ballistic insert and thrust guard kits
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Level of Government: | Federal |
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Opps ID: | NBD00159613153862365 |
Posted Date: | Dec 18, 2023 |
Due Date: | Dec 22, 2023 |
Source: | https://sam.gov/opp/701fda411a... |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- All Dates/Times are: (UTC-06:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA
- Original Published Date: Dec 18, 2023 02:53 pm CST
- Original Response Date: Dec 22, 2023 02:00 pm CST
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Jan 06, 2024
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code:
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NAICS Code:
- 31599 - Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
DCUSA
RFI DISCLAIMER
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Subject: Ballistic Insert Kit/Thrust Guard Insert Kit
The primary objective of this RFI will be used by the Contracting Staff to develop an acquisition strategy on raw materials used to produce protective gear.
General:
Federal Prison Industries, (UNICOR) currently produces protective gear for various federal agencies to include DOD and GSA. We are researching sources for our raw materials in manufacturing these end items. In addition to the currently awarded contracts, UNICOR intends to quote on future solicitations of both the US Military and other various Federal Agencies.
All interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:
- Name of Company
- Telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address
- Business Size (i.e., Large, Small, Socio-economic category)
- State if Company is Manufacturer or Non-Manufacturer
- Any other information Contractor deems pertinent to this request
Response Deadline: Friday, December 22 AT 2:00 PM CST
For planning and scheduling purposes, to insure being included in our market research for these products, responses must be received no later than Friday, December 22 AT 2:00 PM CST.
Responses shall be sent via email only to Aaron Mitchell @ Aaron.Mitchell2@usdoj.gov
Please provide the following information regarding each of the items listed under 1.0:
1. Can this material be sourced/manufactured domestically and meet Berry Amendment requirements? If so, please provide an estimated cost per yard delivered and delivery ARO.
2. Can this material be sourced from a Trade Agreement "designated country" and finished in the US? If so, please provide an estimated cost per yard delivered and delivery ARO.
3. Can this material be sourced and provided if waived from all Berry and TAA requirements? If so, please provide an estimated cost per yard delivered and delivery ARO
The below list is a sample of the commonly used sizes for this program.
1.0 List of Materials/Estimated Year Quantity
- FOM0668: TRUST-GUARD-INSERT-KIT-OR-EQUAL,LARGE
TRUST-GUARD-INSERT-KIT OR EQUAL,LARGE,FRONT/AND/REAR-TRUST
PANELS MADE OF TWO (2) LAYERS OF H.T.S COBALT ALLOY
IMPACT RESISTANT MATERIALS - LAMINATED WITH KEVLAR &
BODY SIDE CUSHION OF 3/4" FIRE RETARDANT URETHANE
FOAM. SHOULDER INSERT MADE OF TEN (10) PLIES OF
KEVLAR OVER A 1/4" HIGH DENSITY OPEN CELL FIRE
RETARDANT FOAM.
METAL MAY BE WRAPPED WITH ONE (1) PLY OF ARAMID FABRIC
OR ONE (1) PLY OF POLY FELT
CERTIFIED TO NIJ 0115.00 TO EDGED BLADE LEVEL 3 AND
SPIKE LEVEL 3
UNICOR #: FOM0668
SIZE: LARGE
DESCRIPTION: THRUST GUARD OR EQUAL INSERT FOR TXFG-0018
- FAB0959: CIVIL-BALLISTIC-KIT-INSERT,LRG-WIDE
UNICOR PART # FAB0959
DESCRIPTION: CIVIL-BALLISTIC INSERT KIT-LRG-WIDE
U/M: EA
PRODUCT CONSISTS OF 35 LAYERS OF, HIGH PERFORMANCE BALLISTIC MATERIAL
COLOR: BLACK
SIZE: LRG-WIDE
TO INCLUDE:
(1) BALLISTIC INSERT (35 LAYERS) FOR FRONT OF CIVILIAN VEST LRG-WIDE
(2) BALLISTIC INSERT (35 LAYERS) FOR BACK OF CIVILIAN VEST LRG-WIDE
TESTING MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF NIJ-STD-0101.06.
Soft Ballistic system build with Woven Aramid and Aramid Uni-directional
materials.
This model of armor has been determined to comply with NIJ standard-
0101.06 by the NIJ Compliance Testing Program and is listed on the NIJ
Compliant Products List
Threat Level: NIJ0101.06 IIIA
Ballistic Warranty Perid: 5 Years
BERRY AMENDMENT CERTIFICATE REQUIRED: #MATERIAL MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH
DFARS 252.225-7012 PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES.# BERRY
CERTIFICATE MUST INCLUDE A SPECIFIC REFERENCE FOR ANY COMPONENT
CONTAINING A RAW
MATERIAL THAT HAS BEEN DEEMED #NON AVAILABLE# OR IS
COVERED UNDER A DNAD. SEE: FAR 25.103 AND 25.104
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- Aaron Mitchell
- Aaron.Mitchell2@usdoj.gov
- Phone Number 6186646360
- Dec 18, 2023 02:53 pm CSTSources Sought (Original)
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