U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Ballistic Shields
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70B06C25Q00000070
- Agency
-
Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8465 Individual Equipment
- Place of performance
- Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Law Enforcement Safety & Compliance (LESC) Directorate is seeking ballistic shields through this Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 70B06C25Q00000070. The procurement requires vendors to supply high-quality, rigid, lightweight ballistic shields meeting ASTM International standards in two protection levels (HG2 and RF1) and two sizes (20"x30" and 24"x36"), each featuring a ballistic-resistant viewport, ambidextrous carry handle system, and strict weight limitations. Vendors will be evaluated based on technical compliance with specifications outlined in the Statement of Work, operational performance through a comprehensive test event, pricing competitiveness, and subcontracting plans for large businesses. All submitted shields must include NIJ-approved laboratory test reports, manufacturer's build sheets, warranty certificates, and physical samples demonstrating compliance with ballistic protection standards. The final submission deadline for all volumes is March 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with Amendment A00005 issued on November 26, 2025, extending the original August 8, 2025 deadline.
This solicitation contains no set-aside designations and is being conducted as a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a contract value range between a minimum government guarantee of $5,000 and a maximum contract value of $7,500,000. The five-year ordering period runs from September 15, 2025 through September 14, 2030, with estimated first-year quantities ranging from 4 units for HG2 shields to 500 units for RF1 20"x30" shields and declining quantities in subsequent years. Offerors should be advised that as of the most recent amendment, there are currently no funds available for the solicitation requirement, and any contract award is contingent upon funds becoming available in Fiscal Year 2026, per Homeland Security Acquisition Manual 3032.703-70. Delivery orders must be fulfilled within 60 days of order placement, with delivery locations spanning the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The primary place of performance is identified as Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425, and the applicable NAICS code is 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) under PSC category 8465 (Individual Equipment).
Notice text
6 versions
Update #6 · Latest ·
*****AMENDMENT A00005 POSTED 11/26/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to Request for Quotes (RFQ) 70B06C25Q00000070 is to make the following changes:
1) Extend the due date and time for all volume submissions to March 6, 2026 2pm ET. All other submission instructions, including delivery method (e.g., email, written submissions etc.) and submission locations identified in the solicitation Section III.2 are unchanged.
For those quoters who have already submitted complete or partial quotes, CBP will hold those submissions for evaluation after the March 6, 2026 close date, unless quoters submit revised volumes that are identified as replacing those volumes submitted previously.
2) As the solicitation closes in the Government’s Fiscal Year 2026, per Homeland Security Acquisition Manual 3032.703-70, offerors are placed on notice that there are currently no funds for the solicitation requirement and a contract or order can be awarded only if funds become available.
See the attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00005.pdf for details.
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of RFQ 70B06C25Q00000070, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00005*****
*****AMENDMENT A00004 POSTED 10/15/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to Request for Quotes (RFQ) 70B06C25Q00000070 is to make the following changes:
1) Extend the due date and time for all volume submissions to December 8, 2025 2pm ET. All other submission instructions, including delivery method (e.g., email, written submissions etc.) and submission locations identified in the solicitation Section III.2 are unchanged.
For those quoters who have already submitted complete or partial quotes, CBP will hold those submissions for evaluation after the December 8, 2025 close date, unless quoters submit revised volumes that are identified as replacing those volumes submitted previously.
2) As the solicitation closes in the Government’s Fiscal Year 2026, per Homeland Security Acquisition Manual 3032.703-70, offerors are placed on notice that there are currently no funds for the solicitation requirement and a contract or order can be awarded only if funds become available.
See the attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00004.pdf for details.
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of RFQ 70B06C25Q00000070, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00004*****
*****AMENDMENT A00003 POSTED 8/18/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to Request for Quotes (RFQ) 70B06C25Q00000070 is to make the following changes:
1) Extend the due date and time for all volume submissions to November 7, 2025 2pm ET. All other submission instructions, including delivery method (e.g., email, written submissions etc.) and submission locations identified in the solicitation Section III.2 are unchanged.
For those quoters who have already submitted complete or partial quotes, CBP will hold those submissions for evaluation after the November 7, 2025 close date, unless quoters submit revised volumes that are identified as replacing those volumes submitted previously.
2) As the solicitation now closes in the Government’s next fiscal year, per Homeland Security Acquisition Manual 3032.703-70, offerors are placed on notice that there are currently no funds for the solicitation requirement and a contract or order can be awarded only if funds become available.
See the attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00003.pdf for details.
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of RFQ 70B06C25Q00000070, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00003*****
*****AMENDMENT A00002 POSTED 7/30/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to the Request for Quotes (RFQ) is to make the following changes:
1) The due date and time for Volume I is extended to August 18, 2025 2pm ET.
2) The due date and time for Volumes II through IV is unchanged and shall be submitted not later than August 8, 2025 2pm ET. Volume II submissions shall clearly identify the Quoter, preferably to include the Quoter's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
3) On Pg. 30, under Section III.4(c), Factor I: Technical, Technical Evaluation Part A (Pass/DQ), first full paragraph shall be updated to read as follows:
"This portion of the source selection shall be conducted by the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC). TEC will utilize the Statement of Work (SOW) to reference technical requirements. All items must meet the specifications for that particular item identified in the Statement of Work. A DQ in any single section listed below shall disqualify the submission in its entirety."
See the attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00002.pdf for details.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00002*****
*****AMENDMENT A00001 POSTED 5/27/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to the Request for Quotes (RFQ) identified in Block 9A is to provide Government responses to questions submitted timely per the instructions included in Section III of the RFQ. Included with this amendment is attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00001 Attachment 3- Question and Answer- Government Responses.pdf which provides all Government responses.
Also, please note a clerical error on Pg. 28 & 31 of the solicitation document where CBP references a "R1 Rated Shields." This should be "RF1 Rated Shields." There are only two designations of shields in the solicitation: RF1 and HG2.
The due date and time for quotes is not changed.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00001*****
This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for ballistic shields in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Law Enforcement Safety & Compliance (LESC) Directorate. See attached RFQ Section III for specific instructions on how to respond to this RFQ.
Update #5 ·
*****AMENDMENT A00004 POSTED 10/15/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to Request for Quotes (RFQ) 70B06C25Q00000070 is to make the following changes:
1) Extend the due date and time for all volume submissions to December 8, 2025 2pm ET. All other submission instructions, including delivery method (e.g., email, written submissions etc.) and submission locations identified in the solicitation Section III.2 are unchanged.
For those quoters who have already submitted complete or partial quotes, CBP will hold those submissions for evaluation after the December 8, 2025 close date, unless quoters submit revised volumes that are identified as replacing those volumes submitted previously.
2) As the solicitation closes in the Government’s Fiscal Year 2026, per Homeland Security Acquisition Manual 302.703-70, offerors are placed on notice that there are currently no funds for the solicitation requirement and a contract or order can be awarded only if funds become available.
See the attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00004.pdf for details.
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of RFQ 70B06C25Q00000070, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00004*****
*****AMENDMENT A00003 POSTED 8/18/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to Request for Quotes (RFQ) 70B06C25Q00000070 is to make the following changes:
1) Extend the due date and time for all volume submissions to November 7, 2025 2pm ET. All other submission instructions, including delivery method (e.g., email, written submissions etc.) and submission locations identified in the solicitation Section III.2 are unchanged.
For those quoters who have already submitted complete or partial quotes, CBP will hold those submissions for evaluation after the November 7, 2025 close date, unless quoters submit revised volumes that are identified as replacing those volumes submitted previously.
2) As the solicitation now closes in the Government’s next fiscal year, per Homeland Security Acquisition Manual 302.703-70, offerors are placed on notice that there are currently no funds for the solicitation requirement and a contract or order can be awarded only if funds become available.
See the attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00003.pdf for details.
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of RFQ 70B06C25Q00000070, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00003*****
*****AMENDMENT A00002 POSTED 7/30/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to the Request for Quotes (RFQ) is to make the following changes:
1) The due date and time for Volume I is extended to August 18, 2025 2pm ET.
2) The due date and time for Volumes II through IV is unchanged and shall be submitted not later than August 8, 2025 2pm ET. Volume II submissions shall clearly identify the Quoter, preferably to include the Quoter's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
3) On Pg. 30, under Section III.4(c), Factor I: Technical, Technical Evaluation Part A (Pass/DQ), first full paragraph shall be updated to read as follows:
"This portion of the source selection shall be conducted by the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC). TEC will utilize the Statement of Work (SOW) to reference technical requirements. All items must meet the specifications for that particular item identified in the Statement of Work. A DQ in any single section listed below shall disqualify the submission in its entirety."
See the attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00002.pdf for details.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00002*****
*****AMENDMENT A00001 POSTED 5/27/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to the Request for Quotes (RFQ) identified in Block 9A is to provide Government responses to questions submitted timely per the instructions included in Section III of the RFQ. Included with this amendment is attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00001 Attachment 3- Question and Answer- Government Responses.pdf which provides all Government responses.
Also, please note a clerical error on Pg. 28 & 31 of the solicitation document where CBP references a "R1 Rated Shields." This should be "RF1 Rated Shields." There are only two designations of shields in the solicitation: RF1 and HG2.
The due date and time for quotes is not changed.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00001*****
This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for ballistic shields in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Law Enforcement Safety & Compliance (LESC) Directorate. See attached RFQ Section III for specific instructions on how to respond to this RFQ.
Update #4 ·
*****AMENDMENT A00003 POSTED 8/18/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to Request for Quotes (RFQ) 70B06C25Q00000070 is to make the following changes:
1) Extend the due date and time for all volume submissions to November 7, 2025 2pm ET. All other submission instructions, including delivery method (e.g., email, written submissions etc.) and submission locations identified in the solicitation Section III.2 are unchanged.
For those quoters who have already submitted complete or partial quotes, CBP will hold those submissions for evaluation after the November 7, 2025 close date, unless quoters submit revised volumes that are identified as replacing those volumes submitted previously.
2) As the solicitation now closes in the Government’s next fiscal year, per Homeland Security Acquisition Manual 302.703-70, offerors are placed on notice that there are currently no funds for the solicitation requirement and a contract or order can be awarded only if funds become available.
See the attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00003.pdf for details.
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of RFQ 70B06C25Q00000070, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00003*****
*****AMENDMENT A00002 POSTED 7/30/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to the Request for Quotes (RFQ) is to make the following changes:
1) The due date and time for Volume I is extended to August 18, 2025 2pm ET.
2) The due date and time for Volumes II through IV is unchanged and shall be submitted not later than August 8, 2025 2pm ET. Volume II submissions shall clearly identify the Quoter, preferably to include the Quoter's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
3) On Pg. 30, under Section III.4(c), Factor I: Technical, Technical Evaluation Part A (Pass/DQ), first full paragraph shall be updated to read as follows:
"This portion of the source selection shall be conducted by the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC). TEC will utilize the Statement of Work (SOW) to reference technical requirements. All items must meet the specifications for that particular item identified in the Statement of Work. A DQ in any single section listed below shall disqualify the submission in its entirety."
See the attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00002.pdf for details.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00002*****
*****AMENDMENT A00001 POSTED 5/27/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to the Request for Quotes (RFQ) identified in Block 9A is to provide Government responses to questions submitted timely per the instructions included in Section III of the RFQ. Included with this amendment is attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00001 Attachment 3- Question and Answer- Government Responses.pdf which provides all Government responses.
Also, please note a clerical error on Pg. 28 & 31 of the solicitation document where CBP references a "R1 Rated Shields." This should be "RF1 Rated Shields." There are only two designations of shields in the solicitation: RF1 and HG2.
The due date and time for quotes is not changed.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00001*****
This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for ballistic shields in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Law Enforcement Safety & Compliance (LESC) Directorate. See attached RFQ Section III for specific instructions on how to respond to this RFQ.
Update #3 ·
*****AMENDMENT A00002 POSTED 7/30/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to the Request for Quotes (RFQ) is to make the following changes:
1) The due date and time for Volume I is extended to August 18, 2025 2pm ET.
2) The due date and time for Volumes II through IV is unchanged and shall be submitted not later than August 8, 2025 2pm ET. Volume II submissions shall clearly identify the Quoter, preferably to include the Quoter's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
3) On Pg. 30, under Section III.4(c), Factor I: Technical, Technical Evaluation Part A (Pass/DQ), first full paragraph shall be updated to read as follows:
"This portion of the source selection shall be conducted by the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC). TEC will utilize the Statement of Work (SOW) to reference technical requirements. All items must meet the specifications for that particular item identified in the Statement of Work. A DQ in any single section listed below shall disqualify the submission in its entirety."
See the attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00002.pdf for details.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00002*****
*****AMENDMENT A00001 POSTED 5/27/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to the Request for Quotes (RFQ) identified in Block 9A is to provide Government responses to questions submitted timely per the instructions included in Section III of the RFQ. Included with this amendment is attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00001 Attachment 3- Question and Answer- Government Responses.pdf which provides all Government responses.
Also, please note a clerical error on Pg. 28 & 31 of the solicitation document where CBP references a "R1 Rated Shields." This should be "RF1 Rated Shields." There are only two designations of shields in the solicitation: RF1 and HG2.
The due date and time for quotes is not changed.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00001*****
This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for ballistic shields in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Law Enforcement Safety & Compliance (LESC) Directorate. See attached RFQ Section III for specific instructions on how to respond to this RFQ.
Update #2 ·
*****AMENDMENT A00001 POSTED 5/27/2025*****
The purpose of this amendment to the Request for Quotes (RFQ) identified in Block 9A is to provide Government responses to questions submitted timely per the instructions included in Section III of the RFQ. Included with this amendment is attachment 2.5.1 70B06C25Q00000070 A00001 Attachment 3- Question and Answer- Government Responses.pdf which provides all Government responses.
Also, please note a clerical error on Pg. 28 & 31 of the solicitation document where CBP references a "R1 Rated Shields." This should be "RF1 Rated Shields." There are only two designations of shields in the solicitation: RF1 and HG2.
The due date and time for quotes is not changed.
*****END OF AMENDMENT A00001*****
This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for ballistic shields in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Law Enforcement Safety & Compliance (LESC) Directorate. See attached RFQ Section III for specific instructions on how to respond to this RFQ.
Update #1 ·
This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for ballistic shields in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Law Enforcement Safety & Compliance (LESC) Directorate. See attached RFQ Section III for specific instructions on how to respond to this RFQ.
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| U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Ballistic Shields | Pre-Solicitation |
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