Abav tactical aid to floatation components
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- FA485525Q0002
- Agency
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Air Force Special Operations Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- 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 (AFSOC) is seeking to procure specialized aviation life support equipment through a small business set-aside solicitation. Specifically, the contract calls for 280 Tactical Aid to Flotation devices, 440 Padded Ballistic Inserts, and 100 adaptive assemblies for FirstSpear Aviation Body Armor Vests (ABAV) used by SOF aviators. This is a brand name acquisition targeting critical safety equipment for non-ejection aircrew members across 16 Special Operations squadrons. The solicitation (FA485525Q0002) follows FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items, with evaluation criteria focused on technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), with questions due by March 18, 2025, and quotes required by March 21, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. Mountain Time.
The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with a NAICS code of 339113 and a small business size standard of 800 employees. The place of performance is located in Clovis, New Mexico (88103), specifically at Cannon Air Force Base. The acquisition is being conducted as a sole source procurement with strategic publication to ensure maximum vendor visibility. Market research has been completed, confirming that the proposed approach offers the most advantageous pricing while maintaining the stringent safety and operational standards required for AFSOC aviation life support equipment. The components are specifically designed to provide critical in-water survival capabilities, buoyancy support, and ballistic protection for Special Operations aviation personnel. While precise award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple product variants in different sizes (small, medium, large, and extra-large) with specifications including OCP/Tan 99 coloration and fire-retardant modular elements.
Notice text
This requirement is for the purchase of 280 Tactical Aid to Flotation devices and 440 Padded Ballistic Inserts, and 100 adaptive assemblies to be used for SOF aviators FirstSpear Aviation Body Armor Vests (ABAV).
This is a brand name acquisition.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2 - Provisions and Clauses.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3-Brand Name Justification-16 SOS ABAV Components.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Specifications and Price List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Combo.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Abav tactical aid to floatation components | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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