N6328519RFI01_Sources_Sought-_Standard_Agent_Body_Armor_RFI.pdf

Sources Sought/Request for Information NCIS Body Armor

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The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is issuing a sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to obtain information on vendor(s) to provide Body Armor. The result of this market research will contribute in the intent of establishing a purchase order or contract award. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is:

315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing

There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

NCIS Standard Ballistic Package Technical Specifications

SCOPE

Scope - - It is the intent of these specifications to describe the minimum standards acceptable on ballistic-resistant garments.

Protective garments delivered under these specifications shall be designated protective tactical vests and shall provide front, side, and rear upper torso coverage. They shall be lightweight, flexible and configured to be worn continuously under the uniform shirt while on duty, while remaining covert and concealable at all times, and not interfering with normal requirements for movement or hindrance of duty-required physical actions.

REQUIREMENTS

Configuration - - The garment shall be custom manufactured and include the following features:

- Tactical Style Carrier -- Black 500 Denier Cordura -Adjustable Extended Shoulder & Neck Configuration -Molle Pocket Attachment System -Radio Mic Webbing on Both Shoulders -Zipper Front Closure with Cover -Front -to- Back Side Closure -10x12 Inch Internal Ballistic Rifle Plate Pocket with Adjustment Webbing on Front -10x12 inch Exterior Ballistic Rifle Plate pocket sewn into the garment, on the Rear that allow forplate removal without having to remove the garment -Rear mounted Double Drag Strap system -Internal Cummerbund

- Concealable Carriers (2):

-White Anti-Microbial Athletic Mesh -Ergonomic Shoulder Strap System designed to hide vest printing -Adjustable Waist Strap System

- Agency Specific Identification: Tactical Carrier Only -Front Name Tape: NCIS -- 1” x 5” Black Cordura Background with .5” White Lettering – Removable – Right Chest -Front ID: FEDERAL AGENT -- 3” x 5” Black Cordura Background with 1” Stacked White

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Lettering– Removable – Right Chest Under Name Tape -Front Badge Loop: NCIS Badge Shape for Removable Badge Patch -- Black -- Left Chest -Rear ID’s: POLICE -- 3” x 8” Black Cordura Background with 2.5” White Lettering – Removable -- Center Rear on External Plate Pocket Flap

- Assorted Pockets: Molle Attachment System -- Black -Radio -Double Handcuff -4” x 6” Utility -Double 9mm Magazine -7” Flashlight/Baton -Double 30 round M-16 Magazine

Technical Specifications: NIJ .06 Ballistic Panels

Level of Protection - - The ballistic panels alone (without hard armor plates) provided under these specifications shall be the NIJ standard and provide ballistic impact protection to N.I.J. Level III-A.

The ballistics must be certified to be in compliance with the NIJ N.I.J. 0101.06 Standard and must have an areal density of not more than 1.15 lbs/sq. ft. The ballistic package shall not be thicker than .22 inches. Additionally, the ballistic package shall not be less than the data presented in the following NIJ ballistic chart.

New Panels Conditioned

Panels

Round

Panel

Size Avg

(Wet) High

(Wet) V50

(Dry) V5

(Dry) High

(Dry) V50

(Dry)

357 Sig 125gr FMJ C5 26.4 31.4 1822 1725 32 1681

357 Sig 125gr FMJ C1 29.7 36.7 31.3

44 Mag 240gr SJHP C5 37.2 45.1 1618 1545 40.4 1552

44 Mag 240gr SJHP C1 40.7 42.6 39.4

TACTICAL OUTER CARRIER CONSTRUCTION

Outer Carrier Material - - The outer shell material shall be 500 denier Cordura Nylon and Rubber construction. The cordura material color shall be determined by the purchaser and include removable identification on front and rear of the garment.

Inner Ballistic Cover Material - - The inner ballistic cover material shall be 200 denier Nylon. The Nylon material shall have a PVC Vinyl backing that to accommodate the SM-PVC sealing process.

Assembly - - The cover and ballistic material shall be assembled so that the ballistic material cannot be removed without opening a seam on the cover. The cover and ballistic material shall not be sewn together.

CONCEALABLE INNER CARRIER CONSTRUCTION

Concealable Carrier Construction - - The outer shell material shall be one hundred (100) percent polyester in a two hundred fifty (250) denier anti-microbial athletic mesh configuration. The material color shall be determined at the time of Purchase. The minimum fabric weight shall be just over eight (8.3) ounces per square yard. The garment tail front and rear shall be one hundred (100) percent polyester in a two hundred fifty (250) denier athletic mesh configuration. The material

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Seams and Stitching - - All seams and stitching shall be consistent with good garment manufacturing practices.

BALLISTIC MATERIAL Number of Plies - - The flexible ballistic panels shall be the NIJ Level III-A certified constructed of the ballistic resistant material KV K29 1006 and XP S-300 aramid fabric.

Areal Density - - The areal density of the ballistic insert shall be not more than 1.15 Lbs/Sq. Ft.

Seams and Stitching - - All seams and stitching on the insert shall comply with the requirements previously described. The structural seams, if any, in the ballistic material shall be such that a minimum of one-half (1/2) inch material overlap exists on each side of the seam stitch for each ply.

Assembly - - The cover and ballistic material shall be assembled so that the ballistic material cannot be removed without opening a seam on the cover. The cover and ballistic material shall not be sewn together.

Technical Specifications: NIJ .06 IIIA Ballistic Panels

BALLISTIC LAYUP:

Ballistic Material #1 - Aramid fabric, commonly known as Kevlar XP S-300, as obtained from DuPont.

DuPont Kevlar XP S300

CRITERIA CONSTRUCTION

Number of Plies 17

Width, mm 1270+/- 10

Thickness, mm .27 +/- .03

Areal Density, g/m2 310 +/- 20

Ballistic Material #2 - Aramid fabric, commonly known as KV K29 1006, as obtained from Barrday.

Barrday KV K29 1006

CRITERIA CONSTRUCTION

Number of Plies 2 Dry Weight 18.28 oz/sq yd Thickness .84mm Thread Count Warp 11 Thread Count Weft 11

Color - - The finished fabric shall be natural as produced from the yarn provided.

Fabric Treatment - - The fabric shall be treated with a water repellent coating.

Configuration of Ballistic Material The flexible ballistic panels shall be NIJ Level III-A certified and constructed of the ballistic resistant material KV K29 1006 and XP S-300 aramid fabric with an areal density of 1.15 psf.

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LABELS AND OTHER MARKINGS

Outer Carrier - - The outer shell will contain a label in full compliance with the NIJ 0101.06 Standard.

- Name of Manufacturer

- Individual’s Name

- Size

- Style

- Care Instructions

- Date of Manufacture

Ballistic Insert - - The ballistic insert shall contain a label in full compliance with the NIJ 0101.06 Standard, level III-A.

- Name of Manufacturer

- Individual’s Name

- Size

- Style

- Care Instructions

- Date of Manufacture

- NIJ Model

- Serial Number

- Lot Numbers

***See attachment 1 for images***

Evaluation: The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; secure and apply the full range of technical resources required to successfully perform these requirements; and provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.

Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to provide the development services required that will address or can be configured to address the requirements listed above are invited to submit a response to this Request for Information Notice by Friday November 30, 2018 12:00 PM EST. In your submission please provide the following information: 1) organization name, address, email address, website address, telephone number; 2) size and type of ownership for the organization (socio-economic program as applicable); 3) tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability; 4) DUNS & CAGE Code; and 5) Federal Supply Schedule as applicable; 6) estimated cost to meet the requirements listed above. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. Please do not submit more than the minimum information necessary. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be

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If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact:

Jason Burr Contract Specialist

NCIS

571-305-9272

Shekela Hutchinson Contracting Officer

NCIS

571-305-9287

Attachments:

1. Standard Agent Body Armor Drawing