55 SFS Ballistic Shields
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA4600BallisticShields
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8470 Armor, Personal
- Place of performance
- Offutt AFB, Nebraska 68113, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command through the 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, is conducting market research for three Kontek Industries Mobile Response Shields (MRS) for their Security Forces Squadron. These specialized ballistic protection shields must provide NIJ level IV protection against incoming rounds up to 7.62mm and serve as mobile defensive positions for first responders during high-risk incidents. The shields must be individually and team maneuverable across all terrains, operate through hallways and doorways, feature heavy-duty wheels with 360-degree turning capability, and provide full body protection for average height personnel. Additional requirements include collapsible side/flank shields and the capability for operators to simultaneously return fire while protected. This sources sought notice has a response deadline of September 12, 2025, and serves only as market research, with any actual solicitation to be announced separately at a later date.
This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and appears to be structured as a brand name requirement specifically for Kontek Industries Mobile Response Shields. The requirement calls for exactly three mobile response shield units to be delivered to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, with shipping and freight costs included in the procurement. No award values, budget ranges, or timeline for services are specified in this pre-solicitation notice. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 332999 for All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing and PSC code 8470 for Armor, Personal. No evaluation criteria are provided at this market research stage, and the government has clarified that no reimbursement will be made for costs associated with responding to this sources sought announcement.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: Note that this is NOT a request for quotes or proposals; the 55th Contracting Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, NE, is seeking information for market research purposes only for the following services listed below:
This is potentially a Brand Name Requirement. Offutt AFB is seeking sources/requesting information on the market availability for the followign requirement:
- This requirement is for Kontek Industries Mobile Response Shields (MRS) for the Security Forces Squadron on Offutt AFB, this advanced protection ensures that first responders can swiftly and securely engage and protect against incoming rounds up to 7.62mm, making it invaluable in high-risk and deadly force incidents. Contractor shall provide equipment to meet the required specifications below.
- The Mobile Response Shields (MRS) items provided shall meet or exceed the following requirements:
THREE MOBILE RESPONSE SHIELDS (MRS):
- provides up to NIJ level IV protection
- Must be designed to protect from incoming rounds up to 7.62mm
- Must be individual and team maneuverable across all terrains and environments for dynamic fast-paced incidents
- Must also be able to be operated and maneuvered through hallways, doorways, and loading docks
- Must be on heavy duty wheels and allow for 360-degree turns
- Must provide full body protection for a person of average human height.
- Must have collapsible side/flank shields making it an adaptable mobile and defensive fighting position
- Must allow for the simultaneous ability to return fire by operators
- Shipping/Freight to Offutt AFB, Nebraska
IF A SOLICITATION IS ISSUED IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Kontek Mobile Response Shield Statement of Need.docx | DOCX document |
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