The Department of Defense, through the Rhode Island Air National Guard, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of 80 Plate Carrier Vests under solicitation W50S94-24-Q-0023. These vests must meet specific requirements, including various size options and features such as quick-connect buckles, antimicrobial and flame-resistant materials, and multiple attachment points, to ensure operational readiness. The contract will be awarded based solely on price, contingent on available government funds, with proposals due by 10:00 AM EST on September 25, 2024. Interested vendors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and can direct inquiries to MSgt Sandra Yazidjian at sandra.e.yazidjian.mil@army.mil, with a deadline for questions set for Noon, EST, on September 20, 2024.