Ballistic Testing and Evaluation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, 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.

The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP); solicitation number is W911QY-21-R-0030.  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-05, effective 10 March 2021.

The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) has a requirement to establish multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) in order to procure services for ballistic testing and evaluation against a variety of threats and in various environmental conditions, in support the DEVCOM’s research and development efforts for materials and systems offering ballistic protection for the individual Warfighter.

This is a full and open competition using Simplified Acquisition Procedures IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 under NAICS code 541380 -- Testing Laboratories.  The small business size standard is $16,500,000.00.

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