Light Weight Level 3 Plates
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- F3A3CE5149A002
- Agency
-
Air Mobility Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8470 Armor, Personal
- Place of performance
- Joint Base MDL, New Jersey 08641, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 87th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is seeking to procure 300 sets (600 total) of Light Weight Level 3 Ballistic Plates through the Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command. The ballistic plates must meet stringent technical specifications, including a maximum weight of 2.79 pounds, thickness of 0.53 inches or less, and an areal density of 2.60 lb/ft2, while providing protection against multiple ammunition types including 5.56mm M855, 7.62x51mm NATO M80 Ball, 7.62x39mm MSC Type 56, and 5.56mm M193. The plates must feature a ceramic strike face plate cover and be manufactured at the contractor's facility before shipment to the installation within two months of award. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of less than 800 employees. Sources Sought responses are due by 12pm EST on June 19, 2025, while the pre-solicitation notice has a due date of June 18, 2025.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all business categories, with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. While specific award values are not disclosed, the government is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of manufacturing and delivering the specialized ballistic protection equipment. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on the delivered plates and comply with strict installation security protocols, including obtaining proper identification and vehicle passes for personnel accessing the base. Delivery will be made to the security forces warehouse at 3137 Ramp St, JB MDL NJ, with work expected to be performed during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 0800-1700), excluding federal holidays. The solicitation is identified as F3A3CE5149A002, and interested vendors must submit responses limited to three pages including their socio-economic status, company profile with CAGE Code and UEI number, and GSA contract information.
Notice text
The 87th Security Forces Squadron is looking to purchase 300 sets, 600 in total Light Weight Level 3 Plates.
Please view the attached SOW for more information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Work - Ballistic Plates FINAL.docx | DOCX document | |
| Sources Sought - Soft Plates.docx | DOCX document |
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