PPE Hesco Ballistic Plates – Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Tunisia
ID: N0017426Q1012Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339999)

PSC

ARMOR, PERSONAL (8470)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/82b9242156094e4ebf7273d8087bcfeb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), is seeking quotes from qualified small businesses for the procurement of 120 Hesco ballistic plates (size large) for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Tunisia. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339999, and the selected contractor will be required to deliver the plates within 150 calendar days from the date of contract award. The Hesco ballistic plates are critical for the safety and operational effectiveness of the Tunisian Armed Forces, as they meet or exceed U.S. Military and National Institute of Justice performance standards. Interested parties must submit their quotes by December 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM, and can direct inquiries to Barbara Grinder at barbara.j.grinder.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 301-744-6674.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Barbara Grinder
    (301) 744-6674
    barbara.j.grinder.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Solicitation - N0017426Q1012 - Final.pdf
    This government solicitation, N0017426Q1012, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide Hesco Ballistic Plates (size large, 120 each/60 pair) for FMS Tunisia. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339999 with a 550 employee size standard. Key details include an offer due date of December 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM, and a required delivery within 150 calendar days from the date of award to NSWC IHEODTD in Indian Head, MD. The document outlines comprehensive terms, conditions, and federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including specific instructions for invoicing, hours of operation, and points of contact for contract administration. It also incorporates clauses related to telecommunications equipment, supply chain security, and various small business program representations.
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