ABAV Plate Carriers
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA485525Q0026
- Agency
-
Air Force Special Operations Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8470 Armor, Personal
- Place of performance
- Cannon AFB, New Mexico 88103, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Special Operations Command is seeking to procure Aviation Body Armor Vests (ABAVs) for the 27 SOSS, specifically requesting 20 full vests, 5 standard plate carriers, and 15 pool variant plate carriers with all necessary components. The solicitation (ID: 9c0126fe04c5465ab91432eb526a9e0b) is classified under the NAICS category for Miscellaneous Manufacturing and the PSC category for Personal Armor. Evaluation criteria will be based on price, technical capability, and lead time, with technical and past performance being equally weighted when compared to price. Potential vendors must submit their questions no later than April 25, 2025, before 1:00 PM Mountain Time, with full proposals due by April 30, 2025. The solicitation includes comprehensive provisions and clauses that require compliance with federal acquisition regulations and electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, which means only small businesses are eligible to compete for this opportunity. The place of performance is located in Clovis, New Mexico (88103), and the procurement involves critical safety items subject to heightened quality assurance surveillance. While specific award values are not explicitly stated in the documentation, the solicitation covers multiple variants of plate carriers with specific technical requirements detailed in the attached government files. The contract appears to be a focused procurement for specialized military equipment, targeting suppliers capable of meeting the precise specifications for Aviation Body Armor Vests. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capabilities, compliance with federal regulations, and the ability to provide high-quality personal protective equipment for Air Force Special Operations Command personnel.
Notice text
The 27 SOSS require First Spear Aviation Body Armor Vests (ABAV's): 20 Full vests 5 standard plate carriers, and 15 pool variant plate carriers including all necessary componets. Questions are due 25Apr2025 prior to 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
Combo - ABAV plate Cariers
Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics
Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clause
Attachment 3 - Brand Name JA ABAV
plate carrieres
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FA485525Q0026 Provision and Clauses.pdf | ||
| Combo ABAV Plate Carriers.pdf | ||
| Brand Name JA ABAV plate carriers.pdf | ||
| Salient Characteristics.pdf |
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