PR15262398-WLG- HSI- tactical gear body armor system
Ended Purchase Order Awarded
- Contract number
- 19NZ9525P0338
- Awardee
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Aardvark UEI DGSKHRKYPDK9
- Awarding agency
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US Embassy New Zealand
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Obligated
- $277,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Embassy Apia Tactical Gear Items Solicitation · 19NZ9525Q0002 · Posted Dec 1, 2024
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $277,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Department of State
- NAICS code
- 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8470 Armor, Personal
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 9 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Samoa
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modification | $138,750 | |
| Funding Only Action | $138,250 |
About this award
The Department of State awarded a $277,000 firm fixed-price purchase order to Aardvark, a California-based tactical equipment supplier, on April 3, 2025, for the delivery of body armor and ballistic protection systems to the U.S. Embassy in Apia, Samoa. The contract, which must be completed by November 1, 2025, procures 60 units of National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Level III++ rifle-rated hard armor plates, one ballistic shield with integrated lighting system, and associated freight services. Aardvark, registered in the System for Award Management since 2001, is a small business specializing in tactical gear for federal law enforcement and national security agencies, with an established track record supplying similar equipment to multiple government entities including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Defense.
This procurement was conducted through a competitive solicitation (RFQ Number 1730135) posted by the Department of State's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in December 2024, with no set-aside designation applied. The solicitation required vendors to provide Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance certification, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) documentation where applicable, warranty information, and past performance references for similar contracts. Aardvark's selection aligns with the government's preference for consolidating the award to a single vendor to ensure equipment compatibility and streamlined logistics delivery to the embassy location, with an anticipated delivery timeline of 90 to 210 days following order receipt.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 19NZ9525P0338?
19NZ9525P0338 was awarded to Aardvark by US Embassy New Zealand (US Consulates and Embassies) on April 3, 2025.
How much is contract 19NZ9525P0338 worth?
The government has obligated $277,000 on 19NZ9525P0338.
Which agency awarded contract 19NZ9525P0338?
US Embassy New Zealand (US Consulates and Embassies) awarded 19NZ9525P0338, with funding from Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (Department of State).
Was contract 19NZ9525P0338 competed?
The extent of competition for 19NZ9525P0338 was competed under sap. The government received 9 offers.
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