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This notice provides details of a forthcoming solicitation for soft armor components of the Plate Carrier Generation III from the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps Program Manager for Infantry Combat Equipment requires a Berry Amendment compliant soft armor component and cloth cover to meet specifications in the Plate Carrier Generation III Soft Armor Performance Specification. Draft documents will be posted to FBO as available, with an anticipated RFP release within 90 days of this notice under solicitation number M67854-19-R-1566. The opportunity type is listed as an award notice, seeking a soft armor component capable of meeting ballistic performance requirements for the Plate Carrier Generation III.