This notice is for a forthcoming solicitation seeking a ballistic soft armor component meeting certain performance specifications to be incorporated into the Plate Carrier Generation III (PC Gen III). The Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Program Manager for Infantry Combat Equipment (PM ICE) intends to release a request for proposals in May 2019 seeking a Berry Amendment compliant soft armor material with a cloth cover. The soft armor must be capable of meeting the ballistic performance outlined in the PC Gen III Soft Armor Performance Specification. A draft of the solicitation and associated documents will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website as they become available. Interested parties are advised that the final RFP is expected within 90 days of this presolicitation notice.
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