FMS Case: ZB-B-WDR_KENYA
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- ZB-B-WDR_26_KENYA
- Agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8465 Individual Equipment
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army's Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, acting on behalf of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command, intends to solicit quotes for safety and security equipment under a Foreign Military Sales case for Kenya by August 31, 2026, with award anticipated as a single Firm Fixed Price contract set aside for total small business.
The procurement covers tactical equipment and protective gear across seven line items totaling 420 units, including Mechanix Wear M-Pact 3 Protection Gloves (140 pairs in multiple sizes, coyote color), SureFire M600V AA IR Scout Lights (140 units), LBT 9MM Double Magazine Pouches (140 units), LBT Lightweight Modular Plate Carriers in woodland camouflage size large (140 units), and Advanced Combat Helmets in olive drab size large (140 units). All material shall be delivered to a single specified shipping address in Kenya.
Vendors must complete all green cells in RFQ Attachments 1 and 2, provide unit pricing, and submit technical documentation demonstrating how proposed products meet specifications identified in part numbers. When proposing alternative materials, vendors must provide side-by-side comparisons with specifications clearly highlighted. The Government will evaluate quotes using price analysis under FAR 15.404-1 to determine fair and reasonable pricing and may request additional data if insufficient information exists. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with the Government reserving the right to make multiple awards to different vendors for portions of the case if no single offeror proposes all items at fair and reasonable prices. Questions are due August 26, 2026, directed to Jason Goode at jason.h.goode.civ@army.mil. Quotes must be submitted to Unison Marketplace by 1:00 PM EST on August 31, 2026. Only one quote per vendor is acceptable. Partial shipments are acceptable; drop shipments are not permitted.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), an agency of the Government, intends
to procure various safety security equipment in support of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC), located in New Cumberland, PA. This requirement is for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for the country of Kenya under Case ZB-B-WDR. The Government anticipates the issuance of a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of subject solicitation.
Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with RFO FAR 12.203 Evaluation. A single award will be made based on the
Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach. To be considered technically acceptable, an
offeror MUST demonstrate that they can meet the specifications provided in this attached spreadsheet.
The technical element of the evaluation will be based solely on information furnished by the vendor.
Update #2 ·
1. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) procurement for KENYA.
2. Vendors shall fill out all the green cells in RFQ Attachment 1 and 2 in accordance with the instructions within RFQ Attachment 1 and 2. NSN information is provided for reference only. Please quote the color/pattern requested in Column D.
3. Vendors shall also provide technical information that clearly shows how the product being proposed meets each of the specifications identified in the part number in column B of the RFQ Attachment 1. Note: Vendors will provide side-by-side compression for alternative materials being proposed. Please highlight, circle, or otherwise identify in your technical information provided where your product meets the specifications identified in the part number.
4. The Government anticipates utilizing price analysis to determine a fair and reasonable price of the vendors proposed unit prices in Unison Marketplace. Accordingly, the analytical techniques and procedures prescribed in FAR 15.404-1 for evaluating offeror quotes may be used singly or in combination with others as determined by the Contracting Officer based on competition and other factors to determine a fair and reasonable price. If after receipt of proposals the Contracting Officer determines that there is insufficient information available to determine a fair and reasonable price, then additional data other than certified cost or pricing data for use in evaluation may be required to be submitted by offerors upon the Governments request.
5. Basis of Award - In the event that no single offeror proposes all items, or no offeror proposes a fair and reasonable price on all items, the Government may make multiple awards to different offerors for portions of an individual FMS case. In this event, awards may be made to multiple offerors representing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) fair and reasonable proposal for those items they proposed.
To be eligible for award the vendors shall meet 2 and 3 above as well as its price be deemed fair and reasonable in accordance with number 4 above. The winning vendor will be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (in Unison Marketplace). Only ONE (1) quote will be acceptable. Please do not provide multiple options.
6. The Government intends to make award based on the initial quote submissions without asking questions or requesting revisions. Therefore, each offer should contain the Offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to ask questions at any time during the evaluation of quotes, if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Questions may be asked of some, all, or none of the Offerors to enhance Government understanding of quotes; allow reasonable interpretation of the quote; or facilitate the Government's evaluation process.
7. Please note information provided in vendors proposed RFQ Spreadsheet is subject to incorporation into the awarded call.
8. Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) & shipping instructions will be given at time of award of the respective Calls.
9. Country will accept partial shipments. Drop shipments are not permitted, the vendor shall provide one (1) shipping address to be used for all items in RFQ Spreadsheet.
Material must be made available for pick up within the continental U.S.
10. The award of these calls is subject to the availability of funds. The Government reserves the right to cancel this requirement without incurring any proposal fees.
11. Please submit any questions via email to Unison Marketplace by 12 August 2026 and your proposals (technical information and RFQ Attachment 1) to Unison Marketplace by 1:00 PM (EST) on 20 August 2026 ( https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com/fbweb/fbobuyDetails.do?token=olwZ191n%2BTm28DzSMBcZDDSUQnlzDvp0ivAxgJQQAeUhoaa6PNmoAy5%2BWvxp1iBX ). Offers submitted outside of Unison Marketplace will not be accepted.
Update #1 ·
1. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) procurement for KENYA.
2. Vendors shall fill out all the green cells in RFQ Attachment 1 and 2 in accordance with the instructions within RFQ Attachment 1 and 2. NSN information is provided for reference only. Please quote the color/pattern requested in Column D.
3. Vendors shall also provide technical information that clearly shows how the product being proposed meets each of the specifications identified in the part number in column B of the RFQ Attachment 1. Note: Vendors will provide side-by-side compression for alternative materials being proposed. Please highlight, circle, or otherwise identify in your technical information provided where your product meets the specifications identified in the part number.
4. The Government anticipates utilizing price analysis to determine a fair and reasonable price of the vendors proposed unit prices in Unison Marketplace. Accordingly, the analytical techniques and procedures prescribed in FAR 15.404-1 for evaluating offeror quotes may be used singly or in combination with others as determined by the Contracting Officer based on competition and other factors to determine a fair and reasonable price. If after receipt of proposals the Contracting Officer determines that there is insufficient information available to determine a fair and reasonable price, then additional data other than certified cost or pricing data for use in evaluation may be required to be submitted by offerors upon the Governments request.
5. Basis of Award - In the event that no single offeror proposes all items, or no offeror proposes a fair and reasonable price on all items, the Government may make multiple awards to different offerors for portions of an individual FMS case. In this event, awards may be made to multiple offerors representing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) fair and reasonable proposal for those items they proposed.
To be eligible for award the vendors shall meet 2 and 3 above as well as its price be deemed fair and reasonable in accordance with number 4 above. The winning vendor will be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (in Unison Marketplace). Only ONE (1) quote will be acceptable. Please do not provide multiple options.
6. The Government intends to make award based on the initial quote submissions without asking questions or requesting revisions. Therefore, each offer should contain the Offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to ask questions at any time during the evaluation of quotes, if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Questions may be asked of some, all, or none of the Offerors to enhance Government understanding of quotes; allow reasonable interpretation of the quote; or facilitate the Government's evaluation process.
7. Please note information provided in vendors proposed RFQ Spreadsheet is subject to incorporation into the awarded call.
8. Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) & shipping instructions will be given at time of award of the respective Calls.
9. Country will accept partial shipments. Drop shipments are not permitted, the vendor shall provide one (1) shipping address to be used for all items in RFQ Spreadsheet.
Material must be made available for pick up within the continental U.S.
10. The award of these calls is subject to the availability of funds. The Government reserves the right to cancel this requirement without incurring any proposal fees.
11. Please submit any questions via email to Unison Marketplace by 12 August 2026 and your proposals (technical information and RFQ Attachment 1) to Unison Marketplace by 1:00 PM (EST) on 20 August 2026 ( <https://usg01.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmarketplace.unisonglobal.com%2Ffbweb%2FbuyerNavigation.do%3FbuyId%3D1211092%26resource_name%3Dmarketplace&data=05%7C02%7Cjason.h.goode.civ%40army.mil%7C636b59a644ca4a73190a08def49e81ea%7Cfae6d70f954b481192b60530d6f84c43%7C0%7C0%7C639217158797700506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HX2tbpYcNqB3qs6YUYXVICHcAH4s%2FJNTwh6y7Z%2BrSqs%3D&reserved=0 ). Offers submitted outside of Unison Marketplace will not be accepted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B08 (RFQ LETTER) FMS CASE ZB-B-WDR.docx | DOCX document | |
| B08 (RFQ LETTER) FMS CASE ZB-B-WDR.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attach_1 (RFQ SPREADSHEET) ZB-B-WDR Line 015-016 Kenya.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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