Ballistic Body Armor (Vests)

Added: Jun 11, 2018 2:18 pm Request For Proposal (RFP) Number: 15DDHQ18R00000016 (attached) for Ballistic Body Armor (Vests).



Notice Type: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and 14.5, Two-Step Sealed Bidding, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.


Prospective Offerors are invited to submit technical proposals for "Ballistic Body Armor (Vests)." The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 315990, Other Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing; Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees.
The government intends to issue a single, competitive Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with fixed price delivery orders for a period of one base year and four option years. Award will be based on Two-Step Sealed Bidding method. Those offers found to be technically acceptable will be invited to submit a price bid. Price bids will be opened in a public bid opening pursuant to FAR 14.5, Two-Step Sealed Bidding.



Instructions for the proper preparation of the proposal are set forth in Section 5 of the attached Request for Technical Proposals. Evaluation will be completed as set forth in Section 6 of the Request for Technical Proposals. To facilitate proper evaluation of the proposal, do not deviate from the format structure outlined in Section 6 of the Request for Technical Proposals. The written portion of the Technical Proposal shall not exceed 25 pages. Carefully review all Sections of the Request for Technical Proposals and provide information when required to include representations, certifications, and other statements of the Offeror required under FAR 52.212-3.


Your proposal must be submitted to the issuing office no later than 10:00 AM, Eastern Time, on or before July 27, 2018. Late proposals will not be considered.

The place designated for receipt of your proposal is:
US Department of Justice
Drug Enforcement Administration
DEA Academy (c/o Jay Mortenson)
2500 Investigation Pkwy.
Quantico, VA 22134

This is the ONLY location for delivery of proposals. No deliveries will be accepted at the DEA Headquarters location.

To assure your proposal arrives at the proper place on time and to prevent opening by unauthorized individuals, your proposal must be identified on the envelope or wrapper as follows:

Proposal submitted in response to RFP No. 15DDHQ18R00000016 - DO NOT OPEN

Contract Support Specialist: Nancy Costello (c/o Jay Mortenson)

Due Date: 10:00 AM, Eastern Time, on or before July 27, 2018.

This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of proposals. It is also noted that the Contracting Officer is the only individual who may legally bind the Government.

Any questions about this solicitation should be submitted in writing to Nancy.A.Costello@usdoj.gov no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Time, June 25, 2018. The solicitation number, 15DDHQ18R00000016, must be referenced in all e-mail correspondence. Answers to questions will be provided under an amendment to the RFP and posted to FBO prior to submission of offers.

All communications in reference to this solicitation shall be directed to Nancy Costello, preferably by e-mail at Nancy.A.Costello@usdoj.gov or on 202-353-1493. Collect calls will not be accepted.