Ergo Performance System
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA461025Q0049
- Agency
-
Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose
- Place of performance
- Lompoc, California 93437, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Space Command's 30th Contracting Squadron is procuring 450 Ergo Performance Systems, which are lightweight, performance-enhancing, belt-free load lift systems designed to enhance plate carrier comfort for personnel at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The systems must meet specific technical requirements including MIL-DTL-32439 Type 3, Class 3 specifications, 500-denier nylon construction in MultiCam color, with capabilities for plate insert accommodation, adjustable sizing, MOLLE webbing compatibility, and an empty weight of approximately 20 ounces. Offerors must demonstrate through a technical approach (limited to 20 pages) how their product meets the salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation attachments. The evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis using two factors: Technical Approach (acceptable/unacceptable) and Price, with the government intending to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to the responsible offeror representing the best value. All questions must be submitted by August 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST, and quotations are due by September 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM PST via email to the designated contracting officers.
This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) with a size standard of 600 employees. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documentation. The contract requires delivery of all 450 units within 90 days after award, with performance taking place in Lompoc, California at Vandenberg Space Force Base. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a valid CAGE code to be eligible for contract award. The quotation validity period is set at 60 days, and contractors must comply with numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses related to business ethics, labor standards, small business utilization, and supply chain security requirements.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products for the purchase of (450) Ergo Performance Systems for Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA and is 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; quotations are being solicited and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS), intends to utilize this Request for Quotation (RFQ), under solicitation number FA461025Q0049, to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Government intends to award one contract to the responsible Offeror whose quotation represents the Best Value to the Government. The applicable NAICS for this acquisition is "315990 - Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing", with a small business size standard of 600 Employees.
Offerors shall respond to this RFQ via e-mail by 3 September 2025 at 1:00PM PST. All quotations should be sent to, Noah Blake, at noah.blake.3@spaceforce.mil and Christopher Hummel at christopher.hummel.6@spaceforce.mil before the due date and time specified.
All questions regarding the RFQ package must be submitted to the above e-mail addresses by 25 August 2025 at 10:00AM PST. Any questions asked over the telephone will not be answered. Any questions received after this date and time may not be answered.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1_Salient Characteristics dt 20250714.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attach 2_Price Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Combined Synopsis Sol_CO_S_20250820.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3_CLS.pdf |
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