ABAV Ballistic Plate Inserts
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA520925Q5553
- Agency
-
Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Apo Armed Forces - Pacific 96328, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 374th Contracting Squadron at Yokota Air Force Base has issued a Special Notice for ABAV Ballistic Plate Inserts, a contract opportunity under the Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces. The notice announces the government's intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to FirstSpear, LLC under FAR 13.106-l(b)(l)(i), which allows for a single source procurement when only one vendor is reasonably available. The procurement focuses on Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) and Overlap padded ballistic inserts designed to enhance aircrew flotation capabilities during potential water bailout scenarios. FirstSpear LLC is identified as the exclusive provider of ballistic plate inserts compatible with current military vests. The notice was posted on December 18, 2024, with a response deadline of January 1, 2025.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure specialized ballistic plate inserts that provide enhanced safety for military aircrew during potential water emergencies. Contractors wishing to challenge the sole-source action must submit an interest letter via email that comprehensively demonstrates technical expertise, relevant certifications, and authorization to compete for the acquisition. The letter must provide clear and convincing evidence that introducing competition would be advantageous to the government and not prohibitively costly or time-consuming. While this notice does not constitute an official solicitation document, any information received will be evaluated to determine potential future competitive procurement opportunities. The government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to open the requirement to competition and will not be responsible for or reimburse any costs incurred by responding to the notice. Interested parties can direct any questions to 2d Lt Jordyn Wagner, the designated Contracting Specialist, via email at jordyn.wagner.1@us.af.mil.
Notice text
Project Title: ABAV Ballistic Plate Inserts
Reference Number: FA520925Q5553
The 374th Contracting Squadron, Yokota AFB, hereby submits an intent to award the ABAV Ballistic Plate Inserts requirement as a sole source requirement. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-priced contract to FirstSpear, LLC, under FAR 13.106-l(b)(l)(i) wherein the circumstances of the proposed contract action deem only one source reasonably available.
The 374th Contracting Squadron will be procuring Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) and Overlap, padded ballistic inserts provided by FirstSpear LLC. The SAPI and Overlap padded ballistic inserts will allow the aircrew better flotation capabilities in case of bailing out over an ocean or large body of water. FirstSpear LLC, is the only company that can provide the style of ballistic plate insert that is compatible with the current vests.
*This notice does not constitute a solicitation document. Requests for such documents will not be considered. However, all information received after publication of this notice will be considered SOLELY for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be evaluated as to confirm or deny the decision to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. The Government will not pay for information received. Firms who desire to challenge this sole source action must submit an interest letter (email is acceptable) that demonstrates technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition. The letter must describe clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and will not be cost or time prohibitive. *
FirstSpear LLC, has sold similar products to the United States Government and is able to meet the government's needs.
Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to:
2d Lt Jordyn Wagner, Contracting Specialist, Email: jordyn.wagner.1@us.af.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| single_source_justification_21SOS.pdf |
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