Part 12 Combined Synopsis-Solicitation RFQ - Ballistic Helmets 053994.docx

SUBJECT: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: W91CRB-26-Q-53994, FMS CASE: ZB-B-VCX; Request for Quote (RFQ) for Ballistic Helmets

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO FAR) 12.202(b)(1) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide, https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars_far_overhaul_class_deviations.html.

This action is posted as competitive 100% small business set-aside under NAICS Code: 315990 “Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing.” The size standard for the NAICS Code is 600 employees.

Quotes must be valid for 60 days following the RFQ closing date.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), an agency of the Government, intends to procure a quantity of one hundred (100) total, fifty (50) large and fifty (50) medium brand name or equal to OPS-Core FAST SF High cut ballistic Helmets as specified on the attached spreadsheet. This effort is in support of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) located in New Cumberland, PA. This requirement is for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for the country of Mexico under Case ZB-B-VCX. The Government anticipates the issuance of at least one (1) commercial Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of subject synopsis/solicitation.

Brand name or equal supplies are requested to be quoted and specified by the offeror as seen on the attached spreadsheet. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their quote demonstrates to the government that they can provide the Brand name items being requested or Equal for Equivalent substitutions. If an alternate is quoted, a side-by-side comparison of characteristics must be provided. If this information is not provided, quotes will be considered nonresponsive and ineligible for award.

Please note: NIJ Standards 0106.01 with 0108.01 Level 3A threat is part of the salient characteristics of the Helmet requirements.

Delivery: Vendor will NOT deliver the equipment; they will prepare shipment for delivery and contact the freight forwarder to arrange shipment of materials. Specific information required for shipment preparation will be provided on the contract. Shipment costs are paid by the Government, and no shipping costs should be included with the quote.

Please note that coordinating pickup for FMS shipments can be a lengthy process, and no storage fees will be paid.

The quote must clearly indicate the address where the goods will be picked up. Pickup location must be within the continental United States.

Other Information/Requirements:

1. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that their Offer is compliant with ALL provisions of the RFO FAR and its supplements. The Government MAY, but is not obligated to, consider an Offer that is non-compliant with any provision of the RFO FAR and its supplements. Furthermore, the Government is NOT required to inform any Offeror that their Offer is non-compliant with the RFO FAR or any of its supplements. Failure of an Offer to comply with any provision of the RFO FAR and its supplements may result in the Offeror being deemed non-responsive to the solicitation.

2. Determination of Contractor’s Responsibility will be made in accordance with RFO FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management – Registration. In accordance with RFO FAR 9.103, contracts will be awarded only to prospective contractors that the Contracting Officer determines to be responsible. To qualify for this acquisition, offerors must meet the general standards of responsibility set forth in RFO FAR 9.104. No award can be made to an offeror who has been determined non-responsible by the Contracting Officer. In accordance with RFO FAR 4.203, offerors must complete electronic annual representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. The Contracting Officer will utilize these representations and certifications to assist in making the responsibility determination. Prospective offerors must be actively registered in SAM, and have their representations and certifications completed, prior to award. The assigned SAM Unique Entity Identification code must be included with quote submission. Offers or quotations received from vendors who do not have an active SAM registration at the time of offer/quote submission will not be considered.

3. All items must be Berry Amendment compliant in accordance with RFO DFARS 225.7002-1 Restrictions on food, clothing, fabrics, hand or measuring tools, and flags. Refer to RFO DFARS 252.225-7012 for more information. Note, the exception at RFO DFARS 225.7002-2(a) does NOT apply to this acquisition. Additionally, Buy American is not applicable as the items are not for use within the US.

4. The Government requires that all supplies are prepared for shipment/pickup as soon as possible. Contractors shall propose a delivery date for items.

5. The offeror shall submit their quote via email to Nadene Roye, Contract Specialist, nadene.a.roye.civ@army.mil by 10:00AM – EDT-U.S. 17 September 2026. An email confirmation from the contract specialist must be received to be considered submitted.

Contact Information:

Nadene Roye Contract Specialist Army Contracting Command –Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Email – nadene.a.roye.civ@army.mil

BASIS FOR AWARD:

The Government intends to award a commercial firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements of this combined synopsis/solicitation. Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with RFO FAR 12.203 Evaluation. A single award will be made based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach. (Note: See RFO FAR 52.212-2 for evaluation criteria detailed herein).

In accordance with RFO FAR 52.212-1(d), the Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with RFO FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)”:

Technical and Past Performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.

Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest priced quote with an acceptable rating in the Technical factor and an acceptable (or Not Applicable (N/A)*) rating in the Past Performance factor.

*Offerors with no recent and relevant history in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) will not receive an unacceptable past performance rating and will instead receive a Not Applicable (N/A).

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES applicable to this acquisition are as follows:

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(a), insert the following provision:

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars_far_overhaul_class_deviations.html