Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- W91CRB-26-R-A006_SAPI
- Agency
-
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, 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
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground is soliciting Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) in five sizes (X-Small through X-Large) to support Foreign Military Sales cases through the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command. The procurement is structured as a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with Firm Fixed Price terms and a five-year ordering period. All components must comply with the Berry Amendment, requiring domestic production of all materials, and products must demonstrate ballistic resistance through First Article Testing and Production Lot Testing. The evaluation employs a two-phase approach with technical compliance assessed on a pass/fail basis in Phase 1, followed by Phase 2 evaluation of Quality Management System compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards, past performance, and price. The proposal due date is April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time, with multiple amendments issued through April 9, 2026, addressing clarifications on testing requirements, HUBZone eligibility, and evaluation procedures.
This opportunity is designated as a 100% HUBZone set-aside restricted to HUBZone-certified small businesses under NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a maximum size standard of 800 employees. The anticipated total order quantity across the five-year contract period is 188,711 units, distributed across the five SAPI sizes with expected Year 1 quantities of 36,240 units increasing to 39,227 units by Year 5, plus 117 First Article Test units. Offerors must submit 34 Production Demonstration Model samples across all sizes for testing at either the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center or an NIJ-approved independent laboratory, with all testing costs borne by the contractor. Performance location is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, though contractors must maintain ISO 9001:2015 or higher certification and implement Statistical Process Control systems throughout their manufacturing operations. Contract pricing will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness, with proposed unit prices serving as binding ceiling prices throughout the entire five-year contract ordering period.
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Update #6 · Latest ·
*** 09 April 2026 - Uploaded Amendment 0004, answering Questions 14 & 15 ***
*** 31 March 2026 - Uploaded Amendment 0003 and Attachement 15 "QUESTION 13 W91CRB-26-R-A006 SAPI 21 March 2026 **
*** 30 March 2026 - Uploaded Amendment 0002 and Attachement 14 "QUESTION 8 - 12 W91CRB-26-R-A006 SAPI 27 March 2026. Also, Attachement 10 - Section L M 27 March 2026. Please review all for updates.***
*** 11 March 2026 - Uploaded Amendment 0001 and Attachement 13 "Questions 1-7 W91CRB-26-R-A006 SAPI 11 March 2026"***
*** 29 January 2026 - Uploaded updated Attachment 7. ***
The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is issuing this solicitation for Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI) in support of the United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC). SAPI provide ballistic protection when placed in the Outer Tactical Vest (OTV) / Improved Outer Tactical Vest (OTV / IOTV) or Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) (as a component of the Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) system), or other current/future body armor systems. The systems identified above are designated as a critical safety item (CSI). SAPI sizes shall include X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, and X-large. The contract type for this requirement is a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), with a five (5) year ordering period, in accordance with FAR 16.504. Orders will be issued on an as-needed basis. These orders will support various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cases. Contract minimum and maximum limitations are identified in the solicitation.
In accordance with DFAR Clause 252.225-7012, products provided must be in compliance with the Berry Amendment, in that all components of the item are to be grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States.
Ballistic resistance testing will be required. First Article Testing (FAT), Production Lot Testing and Quality Assurance testing protocol and details will be identified in the solicitation.
This solicitation will be out for a total of 90 days and as part of the solicitation, the contractor is required to submit Product Demonstration Models (PDM) for Government test and evaluation. The electronic, on-line version of the solicitation includes all documents of the solicitation package. Amendments, if any, will be posted at the same location as the solicitation. The complete solicitation package, including amendments, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response. It is the responsibility of those responding to the solicitation to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents associated with the solicitation. The Point of Contact (POC) for this action is Andrea Seaman – andrea.l.seaman.civ@mail.mil. All questions or comments in response to the Solicitation shall be submitted, in writing via the instructions posted in the solicitation.
NOTE: To obtain a copy of the Purchase Description (PD) and SAPI drawing specifications, each requestor will submit the form “Attachment 11 – Document Release Request Form” for approval to PEOs security PCO, with the solicitation as the subject title. Send email to PEO security PCO - Hopping, Jakob A CIV USARMY PEO SOLDIER (USA) jakob.a.hopping.civ@army.mil AND Contracting Officer - Shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil.
Once the interested offeror has obtained approval, that approval shall be sent to the contracting office Andrea Seaman andrea.l.seaman.civ@army.mil and Shelby Saum Shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil for the Purchase Description (PD) and SAPI drawing specifications.
It is the responsibility of interested offerors to monitor the SAM.gov website, on a regular basis, for any updates to these documents. Other documents, as necessary, will be posted when available.
Update #5 ·
*** 31 March 2026 - Uploaded Amendment 0003 and Attachement 15 "QUESTION 13 W91CRB-26-R-A006 SAPI 21 March 2026 **
*** 30 March 2026 - Uploaded Amendment 0002 and Attachement 14 "QUESTION 8 - 12 W91CRB-26-R-A006 SAPI 27 March 2026. Also, Attachement 10 - Section L M 27 March 2026. Please review all for updates.***
*** 11 March 2026 - Uploaded Amendment 0001 and Attachement 13 "Questions 1-7 W91CRB-26-R-A006 SAPI 11 March 2026"***
*** 29 January 2026 - Uploaded updated Attachment 7. ***
The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is issuing this solicitation for Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI) in support of the United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC). SAPI provide ballistic protection when placed in the Outer Tactical Vest (OTV) / Improved Outer Tactical Vest (OTV / IOTV) or Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) (as a component of the Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) system), or other current/future body armor systems. The systems identified above are designated as a critical safety item (CSI). SAPI sizes shall include X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, and X-large. The contract type for this requirement is a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), with a five (5) year ordering period, in accordance with FAR 16.504. Orders will be issued on an as-needed basis. These orders will support various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cases. Contract minimum and maximum limitations are identified in the solicitation.
In accordance with DFAR Clause 252.225-7012, products provided must be in compliance with the Berry Amendment, in that all components of the item are to be grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States.
Ballistic resistance testing will be required. First Article Testing (FAT), Production Lot Testing and Quality Assurance testing protocol and details will be identified in the solicitation.
This solicitation will be out for a total of 90 days and as part of the solicitation, the contractor is required to submit Product Demonstration Models (PDM) for Government test and evaluation. The electronic, on-line version of the solicitation includes all documents of the solicitation package. Amendments, if any, will be posted at the same location as the solicitation. The complete solicitation package, including amendments, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response. It is the responsibility of those responding to the solicitation to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents associated with the solicitation. The Point of Contact (POC) for this action is Andrea Seaman – andrea.l.seaman.civ@mail.mil. All questions or comments in response to the Solicitation shall be submitted, in writing via the instructions posted in the solicitation.
NOTE: To obtain a copy of the Purchase Description (PD) and SAPI drawing specifications, each requestor will submit the form “Attachment 11 – Document Release Request Form” for approval to PEOs security PCO, with the solicitation as the subject title. Send email to PEO security PCO - Hopping, Jakob A CIV USARMY PEO SOLDIER (USA) jakob.a.hopping.civ@army.mil AND Contracting Officer - Shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil.
Once the interested offeror has obtained approval, that approval shall be sent to the contracting office Andrea Seaman andrea.l.seaman.civ@army.mil and Shelby Saum Shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil for the Purchase Description (PD) and SAPI drawing specifications.
It is the responsibility of interested offerors to monitor the SAM.gov website, on a regular basis, for any updates to these documents. Other documents, as necessary, will be posted when available.
Update #4 ·
*** 30 March 2026 - Uploaded Amendment 002 and Attachement 14 "QUESTION 8 - 12 W91CRB-26-R-A006 SAPI 27 March 2026. Also, Attachement 10 - Section L M 27 March 2026. Please review all for updates.***
*** 11 March 2026 - Uploaded Amendment 0001 and Attachement 13 "Questions 1-7 W91CRB-26-R-A006 SAPI 11 March 2026"***
*** 29 January 2026 - Uploaded updated Attachment 7. ***
The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is issuing this solicitation for Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI) in support of the United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC). SAPI provide ballistic protection when placed in the Outer Tactical Vest (OTV) / Improved Outer Tactical Vest (OTV / IOTV) or Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) (as a component of the Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) system), or other current/future body armor systems. The systems identified above are designated as a critical safety item (CSI). SAPI sizes shall include X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, and X-large. The contract type for this requirement is a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), with a five (5) year ordering period, in accordance with FAR 16.504. Orders will be issued on an as-needed basis. These orders will support various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cases. Contract minimum and maximum limitations are identified in the solicitation.
In accordance with DFAR Clause 252.225-7012, products provided must be in compliance with the Berry Amendment, in that all components of the item are to be grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States.
Ballistic resistance testing will be required. First Article Testing (FAT), Production Lot Testing and Quality Assurance testing protocol and details will be identified in the solicitation.
This solicitation will be out for a total of 90 days and as part of the solicitation, the contractor is required to submit Product Demonstration Models (PDM) for Government test and evaluation. The electronic, on-line version of the solicitation includes all documents of the solicitation package. Amendments, if any, will be posted at the same location as the solicitation. The complete solicitation package, including amendments, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response. It is the responsibility of those responding to the solicitation to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents associated with the solicitation. The Point of Contact (POC) for this action is Andrea Seaman – andrea.l.seaman.civ@mail.mil. All questions or comments in response to the Solicitation shall be submitted, in writing via the instructions posted in the solicitation.
NOTE: To obtain a copy of the Purchase Description (PD) and SAPI drawing specifications, each requestor will submit the form “Attachment 11 – Document Release Request Form” for approval to PEOs security PCO, with the solicitation as the subject title. Send email to PEO security PCO - Hopping, Jakob A CIV USARMY PEO SOLDIER (USA) jakob.a.hopping.civ@army.mil AND Contracting Officer - Shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil.
Once the interested offeror has obtained approval, that approval shall be sent to the contracting office Andrea Seaman andrea.l.seaman.civ@army.mil and Shelby Saum Shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil for the Purchase Description (PD) and SAPI drawing specifications.
It is the responsibility of interested offerors to monitor the SAM.gov website, on a regular basis, for any updates to these documents. Other documents, as necessary, will be posted when available.
Update #3 ·
*** 11 March 2026 - Uploaded Amendment 0001 and Attachement 13 "Questions 1-7 W91CRB-26-R-A006 SAPI 11 March 2026"***
*** 29 January 2026 - Uploaded updated Attachment 7. ***
The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is issuing this solicitation for Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI) in support of the United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC). SAPI provide ballistic protection when placed in the Outer Tactical Vest (OTV) / Improved Outer Tactical Vest (OTV / IOTV) or Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) (as a component of the Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) system), or other current/future body armor systems. The systems identified above are designated as a critical safety item (CSI). SAPI sizes shall include X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, and X-large. The contract type for this requirement is a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), with a five (5) year ordering period, in accordance with FAR 16.504. Orders will be issued on an as-needed basis. These orders will support various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cases. Contract minimum and maximum limitations are identified in the solicitation.
In accordance with DFAR Clause 252.225-7012, products provided must be in compliance with the Berry Amendment, in that all components of the item are to be grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States.
Ballistic resistance testing will be required. First Article Testing (FAT), Production Lot Testing and Quality Assurance testing protocol and details will be identified in the solicitation.
This solicitation will be out for a total of 90 days and as part of the solicitation, the contractor is required to submit Product Demonstration Models (PDM) for Government test and evaluation. The electronic, on-line version of the solicitation includes all documents of the solicitation package. Amendments, if any, will be posted at the same location as the solicitation. The complete solicitation package, including amendments, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response. It is the responsibility of those responding to the solicitation to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents associated with the solicitation. The Point of Contact (POC) for this action is Andrea Seaman – andrea.l.seaman.civ@mail.mil. All questions or comments in response to the Solicitation shall be submitted, in writing via the instructions posted in the solicitation.
NOTE: To obtain a copy of the Purchase Description (PD) and SAPI drawing specifications, each requestor will submit the form “Attachment 11 – Document Release Request Form” for approval to PEOs security PCO, with the solicitation as the subject title. Send email to PEO security PCO - Hopping, Jakob A CIV USARMY PEO SOLDIER (USA) jakob.a.hopping.civ@army.mil AND Contracting Officer - Shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil.
Once the interested offeror has obtained approval, that approval shall be sent to the contracting office Andrea Seaman andrea.l.seaman.civ@army.mil and Shelby Saum Shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil for the Purchase Description (PD) and SAPI drawing specifications.
It is the responsibility of interested offerors to monitor the SAM.gov website, on a regular basis, for any updates to these documents. Other documents, as necessary, will be posted when available.
Update #2 ·
*** 29 January 2026 - Uploaded updated Attachment 7. ***
The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is issuing this solicitation for Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI) in support of the United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC). SAPI provide ballistic protection when placed in the Outer Tactical Vest (OTV) / Improved Outer Tactical Vest (OTV / IOTV) or Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) (as a component of the Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) system), or other current/future body armor systems. The systems identified above are designated as a critical safety item (CSI). SAPI sizes shall include X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, and X-large. The contract type for this requirement is a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), with a five (5) year ordering period, in accordance with FAR 16.504. Orders will be issued on an as-needed basis. These orders will support various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cases. Contract minimum and maximum limitations are identified in the solicitation.
In accordance with DFAR Clause 252.225-7012, products provided must be in compliance with the Berry Amendment, in that all components of the item are to be grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States.
Ballistic resistance testing will be required. First Article Testing (FAT), Production Lot Testing and Quality Assurance testing protocol and details will be identified in the solicitation.
This solicitation will be out for a total of 90 days and as part of the solicitation, the contractor is required to submit Product Demonstration Models (PDM) for Government test and evaluation. The electronic, on-line version of the solicitation includes all documents of the solicitation package. Amendments, if any, will be posted at the same location as the solicitation. The complete solicitation package, including amendments, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response. It is the responsibility of those responding to the solicitation to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents associated with the solicitation. The Point of Contact (POC) for this action is Andrea Seaman – andrea.l.seaman.civ@mail.mil. All questions or comments in response to the Solicitation shall be submitted, in writing via the instructions posted in the solicitation.
NOTE: To obtain a copy of the Purchase Description (PD) and SAPI drawing specifications, each requestor will submit the form “Attachment 11 – Document Release Request Form” for approval to PEOs security PCO, with the solicitation as the subject title. Send email to PEO security PCO - Hopping, Jakob A CIV USARMY PEO SOLDIER (USA) jakob.a.hopping.civ@army.mil AND Contracting Officer - Shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil.
Once the interested offeror has obtained approval, that approval shall be sent to the contracting office Andrea Seaman andrea.l.seaman.civ@army.mil and Shelby Saum Shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil for the Purchase Description (PD) and SAPI drawing specifications.
It is the responsibility of interested offerors to monitor the SAM.gov website, on a regular basis, for any updates to these documents. Other documents, as necessary, will be posted when available.
Update #1 ·
The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is issuing this solicitation for Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI) in support of the United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC). SAPI provide ballistic protection when placed in the Outer Tactical Vest (OTV) / Improved Outer Tactical Vest (OTV / IOTV) or Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) (as a component of the Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) system), or other current/future body armor systems. The systems identified above are designated as a critical safety item (CSI). SAPI sizes shall include X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, and X-large. The contract type for this requirement is a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), with a five (5) year ordering period, in accordance with FAR 16.504. Orders will be issued on an as-needed basis. These orders will support various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cases. Contract minimum and maximum limitations are identified in the solicitation.
In accordance with DFAR Clause 252.225-7012, products provided must be in compliance with the Berry Amendment, in that all components of the item are to be grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States.
Ballistic resistance testing will be required. First Article Testing (FAT), Production Lot Testing and Quality Assurance testing protocol and details will be identified in the solicitation.
This solicitation will be out for a total of 90 days and as part of the solicitation, the contractor is required to submit Product Demonstration Models (PDM) for Government test and evaluation. The electronic, on-line version of the solicitation includes all documents of the solicitation package. Amendments, if any, will be posted at the same location as the solicitation. The complete solicitation package, including amendments, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response. It is the responsibility of those responding to the solicitation to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents associated with the solicitation. The Point of Contact (POC) for this action is Andrea Seaman – andrea.l.seaman.civ@mail.mil. All questions or comments in response to the Solicitation shall be submitted, in writing via the instructions posted in the solicitation.
NOTE: To obtain a copy of the Purchase Description (PD) and SAPI drawing specifications, each requestor will submit the form “Attachment 11 – Document Release Request Form” for approval to PEOs security PCO, with the solicitation as the subject title. Send email to PEO security PCO - Hopping, Jakob A CIV USARMY PEO SOLDIER (USA) jakob.a.hopping.civ@army.mil AND Contracting Officer - Shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil.
Once the interested offeror has obtained approval, that approval shall be sent to the contracting office Andrea Seaman andrea.l.seaman.civ@army.mil and Shelby Saum Shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil for the Purchase Description (PD) and SAPI drawing specifications.
It is the responsibility of interested offerors to monitor the SAM.gov website, on a regular basis, for any updates to these documents. Other documents, as necessary, will be posted when available.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Award Notice Small Arms Protective Insets (SAPI) Foreign Military Sales | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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