Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPIs) to be used in conjunction with the Outer Tactical Vest (OTV) pockets of the Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) / Multiple Threat Body Armor (MTBA).

The subjected contact for this announcement was awarded as an Indefinite-Delivery/ Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract as part of a multiple award, ordering vehicle. The award amount of $49,500,000 represents an aggregate contract ceiling amount for all three (3) contracts (W91CRB-15-D-0040, W91CRB-15-D-0041, and W91CRB-15-D-0042) that resulted from solicitation W91CRB-15-R-0006.

The subjected contact for this announcement was awarded as an Indefinite-Delivery/ Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract as part of a multiple award, ordering vehicle. The award amount of $49,500,000 represents an aggregate contract ceiling amount for all three (3) contracts (W91CRB-15-D-0040, W91CRB-15-D-0041, and W91CRB-15-D-0042) that resulted from solicitation W91CRB-15-R-0006.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about 31 March 2015 for Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPIs) to be used in conjunction with the Outer Tactical Vest pockets of the Multiple Threat Body Armor (MTBA) / Interceptor Body Armor. These SAPI requirements are non-commercial items. It is anticipated that SAPI sizes shall include X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, and X-large. The government anticipates awarding up to four (4) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contracts, for a five (5) year period, in accordance with FAR 16.504. Orders placed under this multiple award, IDIQ contract shall be in accordance with FAR 16.505 Fair Opportunity and will support various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cases. The anticipated annual number of maximum SAPI units (each) will be identified in the RFP. Contract minimum and maximum limitations will be identified in the RFP.

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. SAPI is considered a Critical Safety Item. First Article Testing (FAT), Production Lot Testing and Quality Assurance testing protocol and details will be identified in the solicitation.

The official release of the RFP will be posted electronically via the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) website located at the following URL https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/ . NO additional information regarding this procurement will be available prior to the release of the RFP. Upon release, this RFP will be out for a total of 30 days. The electronic, on-line version of the RFP shall include all documents of the solicitation package. No hard copy of the RFP will be issued. Amendments, if any, will be posted at the same location as the RFP. 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 RFP. POC for this action is Dennis Libershal (410) 278-4226. After the RFP is posted to ASFI, all questions or comments in response to the solicitation shall be submitted, in writing via ASFI Q&A system.

It is the responsibility of interested offerors to monitor the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) website, on a regular basis, for any updates to these documents. Other documents, as necessary, will be posted when available.