This notice provides information about an upcoming solicitation for soft armor components for the Plate Carrier Generation III. The United States Marine Corps plans to release a request for proposals in May 2019 seeking a Berry Amendment compliant soft armor component made of ballistic material that meets specified performance requirements and a cloth cover, according to the Plate Carrier Generation III Soft Armor Performance Specification. Interested offerors are advised to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website for the release of draft documents and the anticipated solicitation within 90 days of this presolicitation notice dated March 26, 2019. The soft armor component will be used in the Marine Corps' Plate Carrier Generation III.
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