USFS Law Enforcement and Investigations - Rifle Plates

The Mt. Hood National Forest Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, is procuring 70 lightweight hard armor rifle plates for their Law Enforcement and Investigations unit through a Request for Quotation (RFQ 1240BD25Q0077). The procurement requires ICW 10" x 12" Special Threat Shooter's Cut rifle plates meeting specific technical specifications, including Paraclete/Point Blank brand or equivalent products with Special (Rifle) protection level, Multi-Curve curvature, composite construction, and a maximum weight of 2.10 pounds per plate. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability by providing product specifications, delivery/shipping information, and warranty details as part of their submissions. The government will evaluate offers based on three criteria: Technical Capability (compliance with product specifications), Past Performance (relevant contract history), and Price. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Mindy Hickman by 5:00 PM PDT on September 17, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 600 employees, restricting participation to qualifying small businesses. The contract will be established as a Firm-Fixed-Price arrangement requiring delivery of all 70 rifle plates within 60-90 days of contract award to the Mt. Hood National Forest Service facility in Sandy, Oregon 97055. The contractor must provide a one-year manufacturer's warranty against defects and submit manufacturer specifications, operation and maintenance manuals, and warranty information within 15 business days after contract award. No partial shipments will be accepted, and the government reserves the right to inspect all items before acceptance, with contractors required to correct any deficiencies within 5-10 business days at no additional cost. Payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) only after government inspection and acceptance of all delivered items.