8470 – Armor, Personal
ID: 36C26025Q0174Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

ARMOR, PERSONAL (8470)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b73b8ac543a7406f9e13fbabf604bd41/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the provision of Body Armor and External Carrier Vests for the VA Police Service at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 339113, requiring contractors to manufacture and deliver ballistic vests that meet Level IIIA ballistic standards for approximately 37 VA Police Officers. The selected contractor will be responsible for on-site measurements and must ensure timely delivery within sixty days post-measurement finalization, adhering to strict guidelines for handling any misfitting items. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Subrina Cantil at Subrina.Cantil@va.gov, with questions accepted until January 20 at 10:00 PST, and are encouraged to review the attached RFQ for further details.

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    Subrina Cantil
    Subrina.Cantil@va.gov
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    36C26025Q0174.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the provision of Body Armor and External Carrier Vests for the VA Police Service at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center. It specifies that the procurement is a 100% small business set aside under NAICS code 339113 and details a firm-fixed price contract. Contractors are expected to manufacture, measure, and deliver ballistic vests compliant with Level IIIA ballistic standards for approximately 37 VA Police Officers. The contractor must also facilitate accurate measurements on-site or at nearby locations. Delivery timelines are set at sixty days post-measurement finalization with stringent stipulations for handling misfitting items. The document includes various clauses regarding contract management, payment procedures, and compliance with federal regulations, emphasizing electronic invoicing and timely communication throughout the process. This procurement reflects the VA's commitment to equipping its law enforcement personnel with necessary protective gear while supporting small business participation.
    36C26025Q0174 0001.pdf
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation related to a contract administered by the NCO 20 Network Contracting Office. Its primary purpose is to address questions posed by bidders concerning the solicitation. The amendment reiterates that all existing terms and conditions remain unchanged aside from the information provided. Two key inquiries were clarified: the gender distribution of the 37 officers involved, which is 6 females and 31 males, and the specific delivery address, which is detailed in the solicitation’s standard form. Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of communication and clarity in the bidding process, ensuring that all potential contractors have the necessary information to submit their proposals accurately and on time.
    PreSolicitation Notice 36C26025Q0174_1.pdf
    The presolicitation notice, designated 36C26025Q0174, outlines a federal solicitation for the procurement of police body armor valued at $69,190. The contracting office, located in Vancouver, WA, is seeking responses from small business concerns relevant to the NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. The key items to be acquired include various models of Safariland hard armor and carriers, to be delivered to the Puget Sound VA Medical Center in Seattle, WA. The estimated timeline indicates the request for quotes will be issued on January 16, 2025, with awards anticipated during the first week of February 2025, and a performance period set for 120 days after order receipt. The notice emphasizes that the solicitation is unrestricted, encouraging competitive bids from eligible small businesses, thereby prioritizing local economic engagement.
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