IOTV4 RFI questions Amendment 1.pdf
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This document is an Amendment 1 to a Sources Sought notice for the Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) Generation 4 for the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC). The Army is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing the IOTV Gen 4, which consists of a base vest, yoke and collar, back yoke and collar, lower back protector, groin protector, and deltoid protector components in various sizes and camouflage patterns. The anticipated contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a 60-month ordering period, and delivery orders will be Firm Fixed Price. Respondents must demonstrate technical capability, experience, and capacity to produce an estimated 50,000 IOTV Gen 4 systems over 5 years. Small businesses and small business subcategories are encouraged to respond, indicating their interest as a prime or subcontractor. Responses to the Sources Sought notice are due by June 29, 2024.
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Amendment 1
SOURCES SOUGHT
W91CRB-24-IBA-IOTV-Gen4
The following questions were received on this RFI:
Q1: Can you provide us with the Product Specifications for IOTV Gen 4 or a person to reach out to in order to get this?
Q2: As there have been several revisions to the ballistic and operational requirements, can you please clarify which revision of the purchase description is being referenced and may we request a copy? Also, is the estimated quantity 50,000 total spread out over 5 years or 50,000 per year for five years?
Response:
50K is the total quantity, but that is just an estimate, actual quantities are unknown currently.
There is no product specification/product description available currently. As long as the vest combined with soft armor can meet NIJ Level 3A or higher it will be acceptable. The salient characteristics are below:
Salient characteristics:
IOTV tactical carrier with soft armor:
• Must be 100% Berry Compliant
• Patterns: OCP, OEF-CP, Woodland Camo, Ranger green, Dessert Camo, Coyote, Black
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
• Material: 500 Cordura (material is flame-resistant)
• Maximum ballistic protection and 99% coverage of all vital organs and parts, including groin area where numerous major arteries are located.
Body armor release system such as Quick release system
360 Molle compatible webbing system or similar system
Adjustable length shoulder and waist straps
Full ballistic coverage
Reinforced drag handle
MOLLE pouch areas
Integrated pockets capable of fitting SAPI Plates
• Extra Small - 7.25” Wide x 11.5” Tall
• Small - 8.75" Wide x 11.75" Tall
• Medium – 9.5" Wide x 12.5" Tall
• Large - 10.25" Wide x 13.25" Tall
• XLarge - 11" Wide x 14" Tall
Soft armor: must have Moderate Flexibility
Includes:
Base Vest
Removable Yoke / Collar (front and back)
Removable Groin Protector
Removeable Deltoid Protector
Cummerbund style closure
Removable Lower Back Protection
Removable Bicep Protectors
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Interested businesses must submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten 8.5 X 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating ability to provide the products/systems listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format.
No phone or email solicitations with regards to the status of the RFP will be accepted prior to its release.
Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Antoinette Coward, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email antoinette.w.coward.civ@army.mil extended to 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on 29 June 2024 and reference this synopsis number in subject line of e-mail and on all enclosed documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.
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