Armored Vehicle Inner Door Armor Layer Evaluation

The Department of State is seeking proposals to conduct research and analysis on its standard armored vehicle door armor procedures. Specifically, the agency aims to analyze the effectiveness of single versus dual armor layers in vehicle passenger doors, and identify potential weight savings through armor reduction while maintaining required threat protection levels as defined in the agency's armored vehicle specification. Proposals are due by May 29, 2023 and will be evaluated based on the vendor's ability to evaluate removing one specified armor layer from the standard two-layer door armor system to determine if equal ballistic and blast protection can be achieved through a reduced-weight single layer armor solution.

There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity. The primary NAICS code is 541715 and PSC code is R425. Performance will take place in Springfield, VA through January 2025. The contractor will analyze armor systems on over 4,000 vehicles in the Department of State's fleet. Key deliverables include management plans, design descriptions, test plans and reports to validate protection from Level D ballistic and blast threats. Monthly progress payments will be authorized pending acceptance of completed milestones by the contracting officer's representative.