USN Maritime Buoyant Plates (MBP)
ID: N61331-25-SN-Q24Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERPANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA

NAICS

Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing (326130)

PSC

ARMOR, PERSONAL (8470)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dab6a8529b8f48b5a9e60fb691ab54f1/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center, is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the procurement of Maritime Buoyant Plates (MBP) for the U.S. Navy. This sources sought notice aims to identify potential suppliers capable of providing interim production and technical support for the MBP, which is critical for personal armor applications. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract on a limited source basis to previously qualified companies, including ADS, Mountain Horse, Point Blank, and Integris Composites, who have successfully passed the first article test for this requirement. Interested parties should submit their responses, including a company profile and capabilities statement, to Courtney Henslee at courtney.i.henslee.civ@us.navy.mil, with no obligation for the government to solicit or award a contract based on this notice.

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    Courtney Henslee
    courtney.i.henslee.civ@us.navy.mil
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