Brand_Name_Notice_of_Intent_Velocity_Armor.pdf

Brand Name Notice of Intent Velocity Ballistic Armor

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES OR PROPOSALS. Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) intends to award a Brand Name, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Velocity Systems ballistic armor vests, accessories, and helmets. The Pentagon force Protection Agency (PFPA) requires a 5 Year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to support its Ballistics Armor and Accessories Program. The law enforcement directorates of PFPA have reoccurring mission requirements of ballistic armor for the Law Enforcement Officers (LEO), to include the 1811’s (Special Agents) and Office of Threat Division personnel.

The increased and continuously changing threat levels require Law Enforcement Officers to have bodily protection from threats in their operating environments. Threat level protection higher than NIJ Standards are required for Special Agents OCONUS missions and high level threat CONUS investigations. After identifying the ballistic armor requirements for the LEO, and Special Agents, the Pentagon Force Protection Agency found a vendor that provided the equipment that met all of the required specifications.

Velocity Systems is patented and has the proprietary specifications on the vest currently being used by the special agents.

This requirement will be for Velocity Systems ballistic armor vests, accessories and helmets to support LEO and Special Agents currently serving in high risk operational capacities. The ballistics armor vests and helmets must meet Special Agents and Emergency Response Threat (ERT) division standards as outlined by the Pentagon Police and the Investigations and Threat Directorate (ITD) in coordination with all pertinent Directorates The period of performance on this BPA will be five (5) years; one (1) base period and four (4) option periods. The award will utilize other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and DFAR 206-302-1.

However, all responsible sources that feel they are capable of providing the supplies are encouraged to read the attached "Sources Sought" document and to submit a capability statement displaying their company's unique capabilities to provide the needed supplies and that answer the questions posed in the "Sources Sought" document. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in preparation of any submitted material to the sources sought. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely/sources sought within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a subsequent competitive procurement

Please follow the directions listed in the attached "Sources Sought" document. Again, THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES OR PROPOSALS and this Sources Sought is being conducted for MARKET RESEARCH purposes.

Brand Name Notice of Intent