ABAV Ballistic Plate Inserts

Project Title: ABAV Ballistic Plate Inserts

Reference Number: FA520925Q5553

The 374th Contracting Squadron, Yokota AFB, hereby submits an intent to award the ABAV Ballistic Plate Inserts requirement as a sole source requirement. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-priced contract to FirstSpear, LLC, under FAR 13.106-l(b)(l)(i) wherein the circumstances of the proposed contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

The 374th Contracting Squadron will be procuring Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) and Overlap, padded ballistic inserts provided by FirstSpear LLC. The SAPI and Overlap padded ballistic inserts will allow the aircrew better flotation capabilities in case of bailing out over an ocean or large body of water. FirstSpear LLC, is the only company that can provide the style of ballistic plate insert that is compatible with the current vests.

*This notice does not constitute a solicitation document. Requests for such documents will not be considered. However, all information received after publication of this notice will be considered SOLELY for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be evaluated as to confirm or deny the decision to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. The Government will not pay for information received. Firms who desire to challenge this sole source action must submit an interest letter (email is acceptable) that demonstrates technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition. The letter must describe clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and will not be cost or time prohibitive. *

FirstSpear LLC, has sold similar products to the United States Government and is able to meet the government's needs.

Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to:

2d Lt Jordyn Wagner, Contracting Specialist, Email: jordyn.wagner.1@us.af.mil