R&d armored vehicle composite armor solutions and joining methodology

This Special Notice from the Department of State seeks market research and testing services for composite armor materials and joining techniques to enhance armored vehicle protection. The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management published this Request for Information to identify contractors capable of validating armor requirements, researching available materials and bonding methods, developing test plans to Department standards, conducting armor testing at their facilities, and providing recommendations and documentation in a final report.

The purpose of this Request for Information is to support development of Department of State requirements through market research as described in FAR Part 10. Responses are due by July 18th and must include details on technical capabilities and facilities as well as pricing and timing estimates for the scope of work, which includes analyzing composite armor materials and bonding techniques to identify lighter and more durable options providing equal or improved ballistic and blast protection compared to current metallic armor. No set-aside is specified and eligibility is not restricted beyond a contractor's ability to perform the required analysis, testing, and reporting services.