FMS Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) Industry Day
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- W91CRB-25-R-0003
- Agency
-
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- HUBZone
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8470 Armor, Personal
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) and Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) have issued a Special Notice for an Industry Day regarding the Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) contract recompete for Foreign Military Sales. This virtual event, scheduled for July 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST via Microsoft Teams, provides a forum for industry partners to present questions about the draft solicitation for this defense procurement opportunity. The contract involves manufacturing personal armor protective inserts in five different sizes over a five-year period through a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity arrangement. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and is classified under PSC 8470 for Personal Armor. This opportunity is specifically set aside for HUBZone small businesses with up to 800 employees.
The primary purpose of this Industry Day is to allow interested vendors to submit questions and provide feedback on the draft solicitation before the final version is released within two weeks of the event. Contractors must pre-register by 2:00 PM EST on July 18, 2025, by emailing Andrea.L.Seaman.civ@army.mil with specific company information including business size designation and participant details, with each vendor limited to two participants. Questions should be submitted by 10:00 AM on July 18, 2025, though questions will also be accepted during the session. Eligible contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management as HUBZone small businesses, and the contract will require strict Berry Amendment compliance ensuring all components are produced in the United States with traceable supply chain documentation. The procurement includes rigorous technical evaluation phases, First Article Testing requirements, and comprehensive quality management protocols, with the final solicitation providing a 30-day response window for offerors.
Notice text
The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Industry Day for the Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI)contract recompete will provide a forum for the members of U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) and Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) to allow industry partners an opportunity to present questions about the draft solicitation, which is attached with this posting. The Industry Day will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 22 July 2025 at 2:00 PM EST.
The goal is to provide interested vendors an opportunity to submit questions and feedback on the draft solicitation. Please submit questions no later than 10:00 am on Friday, 18 July 2025. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit questions in advance, though questions will be permitted during the session. Attendance at the industry day is voluntary and is not required to participate in the proposed acquisition.
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required and will close at 2:00PM EST Friday July 18, 2025. Participation will be at no expense to the U.S. Government, and each vendor will be limited to two (2) participants. To register, send an email with “Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI)Industry Day” in the subject line of the e-mail to Andrea.L.Seaman.civ@army.mil and include the following information:
(EACH ITEM BELOW MUST BE ANSWERED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INDUSTRY DAY):
1. Company name:
2. What is your company’s business size (Large or Small)?
- If small, what is your designation (HUBZone, Women Owned, etc.)
3. Name, title, phone, and e-mail address of all participants:
4. Questions you would like addressed (optional):
A Teams invite will be sent the morning of the Industry Day to all who have registered correctly.
******NOTE*********
This event is informational only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is NOT a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore this shall NOT be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does this restrict the Government for any future acquisition approach.
Questions from this event and the Government’s responses will be posted to SAM.gov within fifteen business days after industry day.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SAPI Industry Day Brief 22JUL25.pptx | PPTX presentation | |
| SAPI DRAFT RFP W91CRB-25-R-0003 10Jul25.pdf |
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