This notice provides information about a future solicitation for Plate Carrier Generation III (PC Gen III) Soft Armor. The United States Marine Corps intends to release a request for proposal in May 2019 seeking a Berry Amendment compliant soft armor component for the PC Gen III. The soft armor component consists of ballistic material meeting specified performance requirements and a cloth cover, as defined in the PC Gen III Soft Armor Performance Specification. Interested offerors are advised to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website for the anticipated release of the RFP and additional draft documents within 90 days of this presolicitation notice. The solicitation number will be M67854-19-R-1566.