Body Armor in Support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Law Enforcement (OLE)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 143011-26-0105
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8470 Armor, Personal
- Place of performance
- Brunswick, Georgia 31524, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NOAA's Western Acquisition Division and Office of Law Enforcement intends to solicit body armor kits in support of the Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) under a Total Small Business set-aside, with sources sought responses due July 1, 2026. The procurement is restricted to firms meeting the small business size standard of 600 employees under NAICS 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing). This is a sources-sought synopsis for market research purposes; no proposals are being accepted, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.
Work is performed at FLETC—NOAA Fisheries OLE in Glynco, Georgia. The requirement covers customized Law Enforcement Body Armor Kits for Special Agents and Enforcement Officers operating across the Exclusive Economic Zone and U.S. coastline. Each kit includes two Safariland Hardwire Level IIIA ballistic panels (NIJ 0101.06 compliant), two Safariland M2 Covert Carriers in navy blue, two Safariland Impac Special Threat trauma plates, one Safariland Bothell Overt Carrier in navy blue, four tactical pouches, name tapes, and identification back patches. External markings require heat-fused film application with CAD-cut, non-reflective gold lettering; embroidery is prohibited. Delivery is required within 60 days of receiving sizing sheets.
The anticipated period of performance spans one base year (August 1, 2026–July 31, 2027) and one option year (August 1, 2027–July 31, 2028). The base year requires 79 kits for current staff and 10 kits for new hires; the option year requires 15 additional kits for new hires. Award is anticipated as a firm-fixed-price purchase order. All deliverables must be customized according to individual wearer specifications provided by NOAA's Technical Point of Contact.
Notice text
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS; Market research purposes only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTES AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. The intent of the announcement is to identify capable sources that are qualified for a new contract for PROGRAM OFFICE, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Identified sources should be capable of fulfilling the requirements described herein. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests.
Requirement: This notice is issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Western Acquisition Division and Office of Law Enforcement to identify sources capable of providing the following:
Body armor in accordance with the specifications listed in the attached Statement of Need.
Anticipated Period of Performance: The anticipated period of performance is for one (1) base year and one (1) option year, August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028. A firm-fixed-price purchase order is anticipated for award.
NAICS Code/Size Standard: The applicable NAICS code is 315990, Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 600 employees.
A vendor's response to this synopsis shall be provided using the Sources Sought link provided.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Statement of Need 143011-26-0105.pdf |
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