Procure NLTA Equipment for FLETC Charleston

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, SC, under the Department of Homeland Security, is procuring Non-Lethal Training Accessories (NLTA) Equipment through Request for Quotation number 70LCHS25QPFB00032. The procurement includes force-on-force training protective equipment consisting of neck armor, protective vests, groin protectors, helmet head protectors, and various sizes of simulation gloves, with 30 units required for most items. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and must submit a signed certification to Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) 3052.209-70 along with their quotations. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) basis using best value evaluation criteria that considers both price and delivery capabilities. Questions from potential vendors are accepted until August 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, with electronic quotations due by August 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time to tyshawn.neals@fletc.dhs.gov.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339920 for Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing, restricting participation to qualified small businesses. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges for the procurement. Key quantities include 30 units each of force-on-force neck armor, protective vests, groin protectors, and helmet head protectors, along with varying quantities of simulation gloves across different sizes, plus associated shipping costs. The goods will be delivered to and used at the FLETC Charleston facility located in Charleston, SC 29406. The procurement follows a compressed timeline with only one week between the posting date of August 11, 2025, and the quotation submission deadline of August 18, 2025.