11. H92276-23-R-0029 Request for Information V.pdf
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- Body Armor Federal contract opportunity
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- H92276-23-R-0029
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- United States Special Operations Command
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This document contains questions and answers regarding Solicitation Number H92276-23-R-0029 from the United States Special Operations Command for body armor. The solicitation seeks commercial level IV compliant soft armor plates in shooter's cut configurations of various sizes rather than mil-spec ESAPI plates. Ranger green is an acceptable alternative color to foliage green for plate carriers and helmet covers intended for use in Kenya. While ESAPI plates cannot be exported, commercially available level IV plates will be considered if specifications are met.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 10. H92276-23-R-0029 Request for Information IV.pdf | ||
| 8. H92276-23-R-0029 Updated Solicitation.pdf | ||
| 6. H92276-23-R-0029 Request for Information III.pdf | ||
| 7. H92276-23-R-0029 SF 30 Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| 5. H92276-23-R-0029 Request for Information II.pdf | ||
| 4. H92276-23-R-0029 Request for Information.pdf | ||
| 1. H92276-23-R-0029 Request for Quote.pdf | ||
| 2. H92276-23-R-0029 Item Specification Sheet.pdf |
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Request for Information V
For
H9227623R0029: Body Armor
7 September 2023
Q1: PEO Solider, the controlling program office for ESAPI, has not approved mil-spec ESAPI plates for export. Do you have an authorization letter from the program office authorizing us to bid ESAPI for export?
A1: No. Intent is NOT for the ESAPI mil-spec plates, but for a commercial level IV compliant plate. The term ESAPI was originally used as a descriptor.
Q2: Are you referring to ESAPI shape/size instead of an actual mil-spec ESAPI plate?
A2: Yes, we are referring to ESAPI shape/size as a reference point only.
Q3: Can other shapes/sizing grades be used other than ESAPI on commercially offered Level 4 compliant plates?
A3: Yes. As asked in the next question, a commercial level IV compliant ‘shooter’s cut’ is what is desired.
Q4: A commercial Level IV compliant plate vs. mil-spec ESAPI, were it to be somehow.
Allowing a commercial plate in a generic “shooter’s cut” and using commercial 8x10 and 10x12 sizing would likely get you a plate ¼ the cost of a true ESAPI.
A4: Answered in the previous question. A commercial level IV compliant ‘shooter’s cut compliant plate is acceptable as long as the vendor can show that the specification listed are met.
Q5: If we cannot supply the foliage/African forest green color for the plate carriers and helmet covers, can we offer another green color such as Ranger Green?
A5: Ranger green is acceptable. Intent is that the carriers and helmet covers for the Kenya portion of the order are of a green color that will significantly blend with a forest regardless of the specific name of the shade of green.
Q6: ESAPI has not been authorized by PEO Soldier for foreign export. Can you please clarify your plate requirements and/ or provide the authorization letter for us so that we can quote
ESAPI on this order?
A6: Commercial level IV compliant plates are acceptable in lieu of ESAPI specific plates.
ESAPI rated plates are not the target or requirement. We will accept for evaluation Commercial level IV compliant plates as long as the offeror can clearly demonstrate that the specifications outline in the solicitation have been met.
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