This notice provides details for a forthcoming solicitation seeking a ballistic soft armor component for the Plate Carrier Generation III (PC Gen III). The United States Marine Corps plans to release a request for proposals in May 2019 seeking a Berry Amendment compliant soft armor material and cloth cover capable of meeting the specified performance requirements outlined in the PC Gen III Soft Armor Performance Specification. Offerors are advised to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website for the anticipated release of draft documents and the full solicitation within 90 days of this presolicitation notice dated March 26, 2019. The notice indicates the Marine Corps' intent to procure a ballistic soft armor insert compliant with domestic source restrictions for inclusion in the PC Gen III body armor system.
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