Sources Sought- 25QA017.pdf
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- Sources Sought for Armor Protection Solutions.
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- W911QX25QA017
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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Analysis Center for Armor Protection Solutions. The government seeks qualified sources to provide fifty 16" square freestanding armor block units compliant with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 752 R12 standards, including fifteen corner assemblies, twenty-five floor mounting assemblies, and fifty 10.5 mm thick armor layering panel sections. The modular armor solution is intended for live-fire human performance trials using small arms systems up to .50 caliber Browning Machine Gun, and must fit existing hardened protective berm infrastructure at Army Experimental Range Facilities.
Responses are due within five business days of posting, with submissions to be emailed to Nicole Hernandez. Interested parties must detail the extent to which they can meet specifications, provide their business type and size classification, list any small business disadvantaged status, and describe past project experience. The contract is set for delivery at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD in June 2025, with a focus on encouraging participation from small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. The NAICS code is 331110, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.
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Sources Sought Template:
(1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women- Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
(2) Date : May 13th, 2025.
(3) Classification Code : 95
(4) NAICS Code : 331110
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,500 employees
(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783
(7) Subject: Sources Sought for Armor Protection Solutions
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX25QA017
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five (5) Business Days After Posting.
(10) Contact Point: Ashley Runkles Acquisition Specialist, ashley.n.runkles.ctr@army.mil
(11) mailto:ashley.n.runkles.ctr@army.mil
A. Objective:
To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
B. Salient Characteristics
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Analysis Center requires an Armor Protection Solutions consisting of the following requirements:
• Fifty (50) 16” square freestanding armor block units that are compliant with all levels of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 752 R12.
• Shall comprise a system that includes:
o Fifteen (15) corner assemblies o Twenty-five (25) floor mounting assemblies o Fifty (50) 16” square armor layering panel sections, that are 10.5 mm thick and are fully compliant with all levels of UL 752 R12. UL 752 R12 is the latest revision of the UL 752 standard, which defines the performance requirements for bullet-resisting equipment.
• Shall be a modular armor solution with dimensions that fit existing hardened protective berm infrastructure at Army Experimental Range Facilities.
• Shall be a multi-layered integrated, modular, and interlocking armor protection capability for use during live-fire human performance trials using small arms systems up to .50 caliber Browning Machine Gun (BMG).
The contractor shall deliver the Armor Protection Solution meeting the characteristics listed above at the Army Research Laboratory site in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005.
C. Responses:
All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:
(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1,500 Employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 331110. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold
[HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].
(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.
(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 5:00 P.M eastern standard time (EST) Five (5) Business Days After Posting. Submissions should be emailed to Nicole Hernandez/ nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@army.mil . Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Nicole Hernandez at nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@army.mil . Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
(13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005.
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: June 2025.
5/13/2025
X Orlando R. Hernandez
Contracting Officer (KO) Signed by: USA mailto:nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@army.mil mailto:nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@army.mil
| (8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX25QA017 |
| (9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five (5) Business Days After Posting. |
| (10) Contact Point: Ashley Runkles Acquisition Specialist, ashley.n.runkles.ctr@army.mil |
| (13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. |
| (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: June 2025. |
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