ABAV Ballistic Plate Inserts
ID: FA520925Q5553Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5209 374 CONS PKAPO, AP, 96328-5228, USA

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (315990)

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https://sam.gov/opp/36d3e77e046d47e88ba83d9a7c1562e1/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the 374th Contracting Squadron at Yokota Air Force Base, intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of ABAV Ballistic Plate Inserts to FirstSpear, LLC. The requirement includes Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) and Overlap padded ballistic inserts, which are crucial for enhancing aircrew flotation capabilities in emergency situations over large bodies of water. FirstSpear, LLC is uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement due to its compatibility with existing vests and previous sales to the U.S. Government. Interested parties wishing to challenge this sole source action or seek further information should contact 2d Lt Jordyn Wagner at jordyn.wagner.1@us.af.mil or by phone at 315-225-7495.

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