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0003 9 June 2023

Same as Blk 6

RFP15F06723R0000173

12 May 2023

X 1

a. The purpose of this amendment is to post Questions and Answers.

b. Return all signed copies of amendment/s with the proposal/s.

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

PROCUREMENT SECTION

NATIONAL ACQUISITION PROGRAMS UNIT

Amendment 0003

RFP 15F06723R0000173

	BALLISTIC	RESISTANT	SHIELDS
	Pistol	Resistant	Shields
Rifle	Resistant	Shields

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Posted to SAM.gov on 9 June 2023

The

following

questions

and

answers

are

provided

for

informational

purposes

only.

Nothing

contained

the

below

questions

and

answers

constitutes

change

the

terms

and

conditions

the

solicitation.

Any

change

term

condition

will

issued

through

amendment

the

solicitation.

Note:	In	some	instances,	questions	have	been	abbreviated	or	additional	context	has
been	added	to	clearly	describe	the	question	for	all	potential	Offerors.

QUESTION 1:

Will the FBI consider an extension to the deadline?

ANSWER	1:
PLEASE	SEE	AMENDMENT	#1.

QUESTION 2:

Referencing RFP Section C.4.2 SHIELD SIZES, the RFP makes mention to minimum size requirements but makes no mention of the protective surface area of each shield.

A. Does the FBI have any requirements for protective surface area or is industry at liberty to submit shields with lesser protective coverage area.

B. If there is no requirement for protective coverage area, how will the FBI ensure that the shot locations for the proposed test plan will be placed on a section with ballistic protection (as opposed to a portion that does not feature ballistic protection)?

ANSWER	2:
IN	RESPONSE	TO	THE	ABOVE	QUESTIONS:
(A) THE	FBI	HAS	NOT	SPECIFIED	A	PROTECTIVE	SURFACE	AREA;	HOWEVER,

SECTION	C.4.1.2	NOTES	THAT,	“ALL	SHIELDS	SHALL	BE	ABLE	TO	STOP	THREAT
IMPACTS	AT	ONE	(1)	INCH	FROM	ANY	EDGE	(I.E.,	THE	OUTERMOST	PERIMETER
OF	THE	TEST	ITEM)”.

(B) THE

FBI

SEEKING

BALLISTIC

SHIELDS

THAT

STOP

BALLISTIC

THREATS

ANYWHERE

THE

STRIKE

FACE

THE

SHIELD

WITHIN

ONE

INCH

FROM

THE

EDGE.

THE

TEST

PROTOCOL,

DESRIBED

SECTION

THE

SOLICIATION,

DOES

NOT

ACCOUNT

FOR

CONSIDER

SECTIONS

SHIELD

STRIKE

FACE

THAT

NOT

OFFER

BALLISTIC

PROTECTION.

QUESTION 3:

RFP Section C.5.5 states, “Rifle-rated, Large size shield with viewport and Rifle-rated, Large size shield without viewport shall have a weight-distribution system available as an optional accessory.” Is it the FBI’s intent that this load bearing feature be used while the shield is deployed in an offensive/defensive position?

ANSWER	3:
YES.		PLEASE	SEE	SECTION	A	(PAGE	6)	OF	THE	RFP.

QUESTION 4:

Referencing RFP Section M.3.6 PHASE III, Test 4: Ballistic Resistance – High Temperature, after the shield is subjected to the high temperature soak, will the shield then be returned to ambient prior to shooting? If not, how much time after the temperature exposure, will it take for the shield to be tested?

ANSWER

THE

INTENT

THE

FBI

BEGIN

TESTING

THE

SHIELD

IMMEDIATELY

UPON

REMOVAL

FROM

THE

ENVIRONMENTAL

CHAMBER.

ONCE

THE

SHIELD

REMOVED

FROM

THE

ENVIRONMENTAL

CHAMBER,

WILL

NOT

RETURNED

THE

CHAMBER.

THE

FBI

WILL

CONDUCT

BALLISTIC

TESTING

ONE

SHIELD

TIME

AND

WILL

CONTINUE

TESTING

THAT

SHIELD

UNTIL

COMPLETION

THE

TEST

FAILURE

THE

SHIELD.

QUESTION 5:

Referencing RFP Section M.3.6 PHASE III, Test 4: Ballistic Resistance – Low Temperature, after the shield is subjected to the low temperature soak, will the shield then be returned to ambient prior to shooting? If not, how much time after the temperature exposure, will it take for the shield to be tested?

ANSWER	5:
PLEASE	REFER	TO	ANSWER	#4	ABOVE.

QUESTION 6:

Will the FBI accept multiple bids?

ANSWER	6:
PLEASE	SEE	SECTION	L.5	OF	THE	RFP	(PAGE	77).

QUESTION	7:
Section C.4.2 of the RFP states that Rifle‐rated,	Compact	size	shield shall be “no less

than 16 inches and no greater than 18 inches in width at the widest point and no less than 28 inches in length.” Would the FBI accept a ballistic panel polyethylene shield that is 15.5” at the widest point?

ANSWER	7:
PLEASE	SEE	AMENDMENT	#2.

QUESTION 8:

Will the FBI accept a rifle-rated ballistic shield in which the protection from M855 ends 1.75” from the outermost edge of the shield? Specifically, will a perforation by a M855 projectile striking the outer regions of the shield, not rated for M855, be considered a failure?

ANSWER	8:
PLEASE	SEE	ANSWER	#2	ABOVE.

QUESTION 9:

Will the FBI accept ballistic shields not manufactured in the United States?

ANSWER	9:
PLEASE	SEE	PART	II,	SECTION	I	(CONTRACT	CLAUSES),	I.2	OF	THE	RFP.

QUESTION 10:

Does the shield have to be 100% made in the USA from 100% made in the USA components? Can the shield be made in USA from imported components?

ANSWER	10:
PLEASE	REFER	TO	FAR	52.225‐1	BUY‐AMERICAN	SUPPLIES.

QUESTION 11:

Will the FBI pay for the samples provided?

ANSWER

11:

NO.

PLEASE

NOTE

THAT

SECTION

L.9

THE

RFP

(PAGE

80)

NOTES

THAT

ONLY

THE

TOP‐SCORING

SUBMISSION(S)

WILL

SUBJECTED

BALLISTIC

RESISTANCE

TESTING.

ALL

SUBMISSIONS

NOT

SUBJECTED

DESTRUCTIVE

TESTING

WILL

RETURNED

THE

OFFERORS.

QUESTION 12:

Can the FBI provide more information of what shape and size you prefer for the different shields? Can the FBI provide a drawing? Can the FBI confirm the preferred view port shape and size?

ANSWER	12:
PLEASE	SEE	SECTIONS	C.3	AND	C.4.2	OF	THE	RFP	FOR	REQUIREMENTS	FOR
THE	SHAPE	AND	SIZE	OF	THE	SHIELDS.

QUESTION 13:

Can you please confirm what alternate viewing system you are referring to for the shields?

ANSWER	13:
PLEASE	SEE	SECTION	A	–	DEFINITIONS	(PAGE	5)	OF	THE	RFP.

QUESTION 14:

Will the FBI accept Past Performance Questionnaires under different company names?

The owner of the businesses was the same, but the business names changed.

ANSWER	14:
IF	THE	BUSINESSES	ARE	DIFFERENT	LEGAL	ENTITIES,	THE	PAST
PERFORMANCE	WILL	NOT	BE	ACCEPTED.		IF	THE	BUSINESS	REBRANDED	BUT
REMAINED	THE	SAME	LEGAL	ENTITY,	IT	WOULD	BE	ACCEPTABLE.

QUESTION 15:

We manufacture ballistic shields (NIJ Level II and IIIA) in various sizes, including 9”x12”, 10”x14”, 11”x16”, 18”x24”, 21”x36”. Would the FBI require five (5) samples in each size or only five (5) in each NIJ threat level?

ANSWER	15:
PLEASE	SEE	SECTION	C.4.2	OF	THE	RFP	FOR	SIZE	REQUIREMENTS.
PLEASE	SEE	SECTION	L.5	OF	THE	RFP	FOR	INSTRUCTIONS	FOR	PREPARING

PROPOSALS.

QUESTION 16:

We offer a NIJ Level II shield which is strictly handgun rated. We also offer a NIJ Level IIIA shield which is both handgun and shotgun rated. Are we required to send five

(5) samples of each or are you strictly looking for NIJ Level IIIA shields?

ANSWER	16:
PLEASE	SEE	SECTION	C.4.1	FOR	BALLISTIC	RESISTANCE	REQUIREMENTS.

QUESTION 17:

If an alternate viewing system is submitted, will it be subjected to the drop testing outlined in Phase III, Test 2: Drop Test?

ANSWER	17:
THE	FBI	INTENDS	TO	REMOVE	THE	ALTERNATE	VIEWING	SYSTEM	FROM	THE
SHIELD	PRIOR	TO	DROPS.		HOWEVER,	IF	THE	ALTERNATE	VIEWING	SYSTEM	IS
PERMANENTLY	/	SEMI‐PERMANENTLY	ATTACHED,	IT	WILL	BE	INCLUDED	ON
THE	DROP.

NOTED

SECTION

M.3.6

PHASE

III,

TEST

DROP

TEST,

THE

FBI

LOOKING

FOR

ECESSIVE

DAMAGE

CAUSED

THE

SHIELD.

DAMAGE

THE

ALTERNATE

VIEWING

SYSTEM

ALONE

DOES

NOT

CONSTITUTE

FAILURE

THE

DROP

TEST.

QUESTION 18:

Section C.4.1.1 states, “All shields shall be able to stop multiple impacts from the threat projectiles specified within their category. Those impacts may be at various angles including, but not limited to 30, 45, 60, and 90-degrees obliquity.” The test protocol in Section M only mentions 30 and 90-degree oblique test shots. Can you please clarify?

ANSWER	18:
THE	FBI	IS	SEEKING	BALLISTIC	SHIELDS	THAT	CAN	STOP	THREAT
PROJECTILES	AT	ANY	ANGLE	OF	INCIDENT.		WHILE	THE	EVALUATION	CALLS
FOR	TEST	IMPACTS	AT	30	AND	90‐DEGREES,	IT	ALLOWS	FOR	OTHER,	NON‐
STANDARD	ANGLES	IF	NEEDED.		THE	PISTOL‐RATED	AND	RIFLE‐RATED	TEST
PROTOCOL	STATES,	“ANY	UNIQUE	FEATURE	OR	PERCEIVED	WEAK	POINTS	ON
A	SHIELD	MAY	BE	TARGETED	BY	THE	EVALUATION	TEAM.	THE	TEST	IMPACTS
ON	THIS/THESE	FEATURES	MAY	BE	AT	ANY	APPROPRIATE	ANGLE	IN	ORDER
TO	EXPLOIT	POTENTIAL	WEAKNESSES.”	(PAGES	89	AND	90)

QUESTION 19:

Section C.4.1.2 refers to threat impacts at one (1) inch from any edge. Will the 9mm Luger rounds be used for the 1” edge and viewport shot on each of the pistol shields?

ANSWER

19:

THE

9MM

LUGER

ROUNDS

WILL

USED

FOR

ALL

EDGE

TESTS

PISTOL‐

RATED

SHIELDS.

PLEASE

SEE

C.4.1.4

FOR

VIEWPORT

REQUIREMENTS.

QUESTION 20:

Section C.5.3 refers to shield handles being capable of withstanding the weight of a 250 lb. individual. There is no mention of the testing to be performed in Section M.

Can you please clarify?

ANSWER

20:

SECTION

C.5.3

STATES,

PART,

“SHIELDS

WITH

HANDLE

CAPABLE

WITHSTANDING

THE

WEIGHT

250‐POUND

INDIVIDUAL

ARE

PREFERRED.”

THIS

NOT

REQUIREMENT,

NOT

INCLUDED

PHASE

III

TESTING.

QUESTION 21:

Sections E.1.2 and E.1.3 refer to random quality assurance testing. What type of random (QA) testing are these sections referring to?

ANSWER	21:
THE	FBI	RESERVES	THE	RIGHT	TO	TEST	ANY	SHIELD(S)	PURCHASED	UNDER
THESE	CONTRACTS.		TESTING	WOULD	BE	IN	ACCORDANCE	WITH	THE
EVALUATION	FACTORS	OUTLINED	IN	SECTION	M	OF	THE	RFP.

QUESTION 22:

In Section I.2, these two sub-sections are checked:

XX (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644)., XX (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15U.S.C. 637(a) (17)).

Considering those two sections are cited we would assume that a small business offeror could only provide products manufactured by a small business for this requirement. Please confirm that the FBI’s intent is all SBA. Please confirm if there will be an SBA waiver to allow the sale of any large OEM products.

ANSWER	22:
THIS	SOLICITATION	IS	A	SMALL	BUSINESS	SET‐ASIDE.
PLEASE	SEE	DEFINITIONS	UNDER	FAR	52.219‐33	NONMANUFACTURER	RULE.
THE	FBI	HAS	IDENTIFIED	MULTIPLE	SMALL	BUSINESS	MANUFACTURERS	OF

BALLISTIC SHILEDS THUS THE FBI DOES NOT INTEND TO REQUEST A SBA NMR

WAIVER.

QUESTION 23:

Please confirm the shipping address for the samples. The zip code specified does not registering in our system.

ANSWER

23:

PER

SECTION

L.10

THE

RFP

(PAGE

81),

SAMPLES

SHALL

ADDRESSED

FOLLOWS:

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

BALLISTIC RESEARCH FACILITY

ATTN: SCOTT PATTERSON

4942 FOWLER ROAD

BUILDING #6315

REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL 35898

RFP-15F06723R0000173

QUESTION 24:

In reference to Section F.2.1, will the FBI consider releasing a planned task-order (delivery with maximum quantities) schedule for each of the indicated shields?

ANSWER 24:

NO.

QUESTION 25:

Will the acceptance testing be the current NIJ 0108.01 standard?

ANSWER	25:
NO.		PLEASE	SEE	ANSWER	#	21	ABOVE.

QUESTION 26:

Can you share your anticipated award date?

ANSWER	26:
THE	FBI	INTENDS	TO	MAKE	AWARD	NLT	29	SEPTEMBER	2023.

QUESTION 27:

Will the FBI accept proposals on single shield requirement (i.e., submitting bid for small pistol rated shields only)?

ANSWER	27:
PLEASE	SEE	SECTION	L.5	OF	THE	RFP.

QUESTION 28:

What kind of fixture will be used to support these shields during ballistic testing?

ANSWER

28:

THE

FBI

INTENDS

USE

CUSTOM

TEST

FIXTURE.

THE

FIXTURE

HAS

TWO

ADJUSTABLE

POINTS

CONTACT,

INCLUDING

ONE

ADJUSTABLE

HANDLE

CLAMP.

WHEN

POSSIBLE,

THE

SHIELD

WILL

RETAINED

MINIMUM

TWO

(2)

POINTS

CONTACT.

QUESTION 29:

Can the Offeror witness the ballistic testing of their submitted samples?

ANSWER 29:

NO.

QUESTION 30:

What is the source of the 7.62 X 39 MSC threat?

ANSWER

30:

THE

FBI

UTILIZES

123

GRAIN

MILD

STEEL

CORE

PROJECTILES

MANUFACTURED

ARSENAL

JSCO.

THE

PROJECTILES

ARE

HAND‐LOADED

THE

FBI

MEET

THE

VELOCITY

REQUIREMENTS

STATED

WITHIN

THE

SOLICIATION.

QUESTION 31:

Within a single category (e.g., Rifle-rated, size large shield without viewport), do all five (5) samples submitted have to have the same handles? Can an Offeror submit different handle options without introducing a new shield sample set?

ANSWER	31:
THE	SAMPLE	SHIELDS	NEED	NOT	HAVE	THE	SAME	HANDLE;	HOWEVER,	THE	FBI
REQUIRES	A	MINIMUM	OF	TWO	SAMPLES	OF	EACH	ACCESSORY.		OFFERORS	MAY
SUBMIT	ADDITIONAL	HANDLES	AS	ACCESSORIES.

QUESTION 32:

Provided that the shield meets the requirements of the “Buy American—Supplies” clause, would the FBI accept an alternate viewing system that is not made in America?

ANSWER	32:
SEE	FAR	52.225‐13	RESTRICTIONS	ON	CERTAIN	FOREIGN	PURCHASES

QUESTION 33:

Section C.3.4 states, “Shields shall be available in black or O.D. Green (or similar).”

(a) Does this mean that the shields can be provided in either black or O.D.

Green or that they need to be available in both colors?

(b) Can you please define what would constitute similar? Do you have any pantone numbers available?

ANSWER	33:
THE	SAMPLE	SHIELDS	SUBMITTED	FOR	EVALUATION	CAN	BE	ANY	COLOR.
WHEN	PURCHASING	SHIELDS	OFF	THE	CONTRACT,	BUYERS	SHOULD	BE	ABLE
TO	SPECIFY	THEIR	PREFERENCE	FOR	SHIELD(S)	IN	BLACK	OR	O.D.	GREEN.
THE	FBI	DOES	NOT	HAVE	A	PANTONE	NUMBER	SPECIFIED	FOR	THIS

SOLICITATION.

QUESTION 34:

Section C.4.1 of the RFP states, in part, “shields shall stop multiple impacts from the following threat projectiles at the specified impact velocities” How many rounds is the shield required to stop?

ANSWER	34:
PLEASE	SEE	SECTION	M.3.6	PHASE	III	BALLISTIC	RESISTANCE	TESTING.

QUESTION 35:

Section C.3.6 of the RFP states, “Shields shall contain identifying markings on the strike face of the shield. Available markings shall include “POLICE”, “FBI”, “DEA” and “US Marshals”. Note: Orders placed by DOJ entities should have the option for agency-specific identifying markings or “POLICE”. Do we need to provide samples of each marking or is a sample of one of them acceptable?

ANSWER	35:
THE	SAMPLE	SHIELDS	SUBMITTED	FOR	EVALUATION	CAN	HAVE	ANY
MARKINGS	OR	NO	MARKINGS.		WHEN	PURCHASING	SHIELDS	OFF	THE
CONTRACT,	BUYERS	SHOULD	BE	ABLE	TO	SPECIFY	THEIR	PREFERENCE	FOR

MARKINGS.

QUESTION 36:

In reference to Section L.9, accessory samples; If an Offeror submits shields in more than one (1) category and the same accessory is available for both shield categories, shall the Offeror submit more than two (2) samples, or will two (2) samples of the accessory suffice?

ANSWER	36:
IN	THE	EVENT	THAT	THE	SAME	ACCESSORY	IS	AN	AVAILABLE	OPTION	FOR
MORE	THAN	ONE	(1)	CATEGORY	OF	SHIELD,	OFFERORS	NEED	ONLY	SUBMIT
TWO	(2)	SAMPLES,	UNLESS	THE	ACCESSORY	IS	PERMANENTLY	/	SEMI‐
PERMANENTLY	ATTACHED.		PLEASE	CLEARLY	MARK	THAT	THE	ACCESSORY	IS
INTENDED	FOR	BOTH	CATEGORIES.

QUESTION 37:

In reference to Section C.5.1, can you define “commonly available” batteries? Are rechargeable batteries considered commonly available?

ANSWER	37:
FOR	THE	PURPOSES	OF	THIS	SOLICITATION,	COMMONLY	AVAILABLE
BATTERIES	MAY	INCLUDE	CR123,	AA,	AAA,	9‐VOLT,	C‐CELL,	D‐CELL,	AND
CR2032.		RECHARGEABLE	BATTERIES	WOULD	BE	ACCEPTABLE	PROVIDED
THEY	ARE	IN	THE	COMMONLY	AVAILABLE	SIZES	LISTED	ABOVE.

QUESTION 38:

Are accessories beyond those listed in the pricing matrix able to be offered?

ANSWER 38:

YES.

QUESTION 39:

Can an Offeror supply more than one (1) option for an accessory (e.g., multiple handles)? If so, where would that pricing be included?

ANSWER	39:
YES.		PLEASE	ADD	ADDITIONAL	LINE	ITEMS	TO	THE	PRICING	MATRIX.

QUESTION 40:

If multiple versions of an accessory (e.g., handle, light, weight bearing system, etc.)

are available, which option will be utilized for ballistic testing?

ANSWER	40:
THE	FBI	DOES	NOT	INTEND	TO	CONDUCT	BALLISTIC	RESISTANCE	TESTING
WITH	ALL	OPTIONAL	ACCESSORIES.		HOWEVER,	PERMANANTLY	OR	SEMI‐
PERMANANTLY	ATTACHED	ACCESSORIES	WILL	BE	INCLUDED.		IN	ADDITION,

THE	FBI	RESERVES	THE	RIGHT	TO	BALLISTICALLY	TEST	SHIELDS	IN	ANY
CONFIGURATION	WITH	THE	ACCESSORIES	SUBMITTED.

QUESTION 41:

In reference to PHASE III, Test 2: Drop Test, how will the shield be held before the 55-inch drop? Will it be held vertically relative to the ground or simply be suspended 55 inches above the ground by the handle where the CG of the shield will affect whether the bottom or strike face of the shield contacts the ground first?

ANSWER

41:

THE

INTENT

THE

FBI

SUSPEND

THE

SHIELD

VERTICALLY

(OR

NEAR)

DEGREES

PERPENDICULAR

THE

GROUND.

SPECIFIED

PHASE

III,

TEST

DROP

TEST,

THE

SHIELD

WILL

RELEASED

AND

ALLOWED

FREEFALL

CONCRETE

SURFACE.

QUESTION 42:

Will all optional accessories be installed on the shield during drop testing?

ANSWER 42:

NO.

QUESTION 43:

Will all optional accessories be installed on the shield during environmental testing and ballistic testing?

ANSWER

43:

THE

FBI

DOES

NOT

INTEND

CONDUCT

THERMAL

CYCLING

BALLISTIC

RESISTANCE

TESTING

WITH

ALL

OPTIONAL

ACCESSORIES.

HOWEVER,

THE

FBI

RESERVES

THE

RIGHT

UTILIZE

ANY

ACCESSORY

TESTING

BELIEVED

THAT

THE

ACCESSORY

COULD

CAUSE

HARM

THE

SHIELD

USER.

QUESTION 44:

Section M.3.6 PHASE III states that all rifle-rated shields will be subjected to two (2) one-inch Edge shots. Will both edge shots be at 0° obliquity? Which projectile will be used at the edge?

ANSWER

44:

THE

EDGE

SHOTS

WILL

CONDUCTED

0‐DEGREE

OBLIQUITY.

THE

FBI

RESERVES

THE

RIGHT

UTILIZE

ANY

THE

THREAT

PROJECTILES

REFERENCED

SECTION

C.4.1

FOR

EDGE

TESTS;

HOWEVER,

THE

PROJECTILE

(OR

PROJECTILES)

USED

WILL

CONSISTENT

ACROSS

ALL

OFFERORS.

QUESTION 45:

For the pistol-rated shield, will at least one of the two 1 oz. slug shots be at the edge?

Will at least one of the two 1 oz. slug shots be at a corner?

ANSWER	45:
PLEASE	SEE	ANSWER	#19	ABOVE.	NO	CORNER	TEST	IMPACT	IS	SPECIFIED
UNDER	THE	PROTOCOL.

QUESTION 46:

Carry bags are identified as an accessory. Is a soft bag required or are hard-sided containers (i.e., rigid bags) acceptable? Are bags hand-carried only or are wheeled configurations acceptable?

ANSWER	46:
SEE	SECTION	C.5.6	FOR	CARRY	BAG	REQUIREMENTS.

QUESTION 47:

If a fastener is less than 1 inch from the shield edge, can it still be ballistically tested/shot?

ANSWER	47:
THE	FBI	WILL	NOT	TARGET	FASTENERS	LOCATED	LESS	THAN	ONE	(1)	INCH
FROM	AN	OUTER	EDGE.

QUESTION 48:

Can each shield come fully assembled with all accessories already on it? If so, are the two extra accessories per category still required?

ANSWER	48:
YES,	PROVIDED	THAT	THE	FBI	HAS	AT	LEAST	TWO	SAMPLES	OF	EACH
ACCESSORY	FOR	CONSIDERATION.

QUESTION 49:

Would a level III+ be the sole requirement?

ANSWER	49:
PLEASE	SEE	SECTION	C.4.1	FOR	BALLISTIC	RESISTANCE	REQUIREMENTS.

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