Embassy Apia Tactical Gear Items

The Department of State is seeking tactical gear items for the U.S. Embassy in Apia, Samoa, through a competitive solicitation process. The procurement involves acquiring 60 units of NIJ Level III++ compliant Rifle-Rated Hard Armor Plates, one Ballistic Shield with Lighting System, and associated freight services. Vendors must provide TAA compliance certification, ITAR documentation if applicable, warranty details, and at least two past performance references from similar contracts completed within the last three years. The solicitation (RFQ Number 1730135) is part of a concurrent GSA eBuy procurement, with the government preferring a consolidated award to a single vendor for compatibility and logistics efficiency. Quotations are due by December 15, 2024, at 5:00 PM NZT, with an anticipated delivery timeline of 90-210 days after receipt of order.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific group and covers open-market tactical gear items complementing existing procurement efforts. The place of performance is Apia, Samoa, with door-to-door shipping requirements specified in the solicitation. Specific technical requirements include precise dimensions and weights for armor plates, with NIJ Type III+ certification mandated for the ballistic shield. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves specialized tactical equipment with specific brand preferences such as Aardvark P7-RP-3++-SA-LW-LG for rifle plates and Aardvark P72-SHLD-18X30-3+-LW-HWL-B for the ballistic shield. The contract falls under the NAICS category 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) and PSC category 8470 (Armor, Personal), indicating the specialized nature of the requested equipment.