Sim Protection

1. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS POSTED AT SAM.GOV.
2. READ CAREFULLY.
3. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential sources for this contract including interested Small Business sources. This notice is for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. All interested parties should respond. The 182d Airlift Wing of the Illinois Air National Guard intends to issue a solicitation and award of a contract for Sim Protection. Supply requirements are:

CLIN 0001: Helmet Head Protector, Part # 8972264, or equal, Qty: 50 each
CLIN 0002: Groin Protector, Male, Part # 8971770, or equal, Qty: 50 Each
CLIN 0003: Groin Protector, Female, Part # 8971771, or equal, Qty: 50 Each
CLIN 0004: Throat Protector, OSFA, Part #: 8971764, or equal, Qty: 50 Each
CLIN 0005: Freight, Qty: 1 Each

Item must be rated for protection against simunition ammunition. The helmet head protector is specifically made to protect members from simunition ammunition because of the fit around the protective mask listed in the USAF Authorized Small Arms and Light Weapons Accessories listing. The throat protectors are also specifically made to protect our members from simunition ammunition during training. The male and female groin protectors are designed to stay in position while running and conducting physical training tasks while protecting from simunition ammunition.

1. Contract award will be a Firm Fixed Price contract.  The type of solicitation issued will depend upon the responses to this synopsis.  No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought or any follow-up information requests.  The purpose of this sources sought is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of the Small Business Community to include Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Woman-Owned Small Business to compete and perform a Firm Fixed Price Contract.
2. All interested concerns shall respond in writing to Natalie Gootee via email at natalie.gootee.4@us.af.mil by 8 July 2026, 12:00 PM CDT.  The response shall not exceed five typewritten pages and must include:
3. (1) A completed and signed Sources Sought Response Form (attached to this posting).
4. (2) A positive statement of intent to bid as a prime contractor.
5. (4) A listing of comparable contracts completed during the past three years for both government and private industry. Include as part of this listing: type of contract, dollar value, location, 'owner' point of contact, and contract number.
6. In the event adequate Small Business contractors are not available for adequate competition for this project, it may be advertised as unrestricted. Information shall be provided via email to: natalie.gootee.4@us.af.mil. Include the following in the subject line: Sources Sought-Sim Protection. No facsimile responses will be honored.