USCG - Neutrally Buoyant Ballistic Plates
Past New Requirement Updated
- Agency
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Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $2,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- Through
- NAICS code
- 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Multiple
- Forecast number
- F2026073845
- Points of contact
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- Jose Garcia jose.garcia@uscg.mil (757) 483-2232
- John Simpson john.l.simpson2@uscg.mil (757) 686-6747
Forecast details come from DHS's Acquisition Planning Forecast System. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The United States Coast Guard is procuring neutrally buoyant ballistic plates for its Deployable Specialized Forces community, with solicitation release estimated for July 15, 2026, and award anticipated for August 1, 2026. The requirement specifies polyethylene Level III protection plates with multicam cordura wrapping in SAPI configuration, not exceeding 1.07 inches in thickness, providing 2 lbs of positive buoyancy, and NIJ certified to Standard 0101.06; plates must be compatible with the USCG FROG AC Plater Carrier system in sizes X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and small 6x6 single curve side plates.
The estimated award value ranges from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 under a Firm Fixed Price contract through GSA Schedule, with performance running from August 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. Jose Garcia (jose.garcia@uscg.mil, 757-483-2232) handles contracting inquiries, and Chief Warrant Officer John Simpson (john.l.simpson2@uscg.mil, 757-686-6747) manages requirements information.
Forecast text
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires Neutrally Buoyant Ballistic Plates (NBBPs) to complete its statutory missions in the Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) community. Polyethylene Level III, Multicam Cordura Wrapped, Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI), NBBPs that work with the USCG FROG AC Plater Carrier system. SAPI style multi curve torso plate. The thickness of the plates shall not exceed 1.07”. Essential physical characteristics: The salient characteristics of the product are Polyethylene, Level III protection, Multi-Cam Cordura Wrapped, and SAPI cut. Provides 2 lbs of positive buoyancy. All plates must be certified by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to meet or exceed the NIJ Standard 0101.06 criteria for Level III for hard armor or plate inserts. Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and small 6x6 single curve side plates.
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