55 SFS Ballistic Shields

Location: Nebraska
Posted: Sep 4, 2025
Due: Sep 12, 2025
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 84 - Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
Solicitation No: FA4600BallisticShields
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55 SFS Ballistic Shields
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Notice ID
FA4600BallisticShields
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AIR COMBAT COMMAND
Office
FA4600 55 CONS PKP
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Sep 04, 2025 03:00 pm CDT
  • Original Response Date: Sep 12, 2025 11:00 am CDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Sep 27, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: 8470 - ARMOR, PERSONAL
  • NAICS Code:
    • 332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Offutt AFB , NE 68113
    USA
Description

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: Note that this is NOT a request for quotes or proposals; the 55th Contracting Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, NE, is seeking information for market research purposes only for the following services listed below:





This is potentially a Brand Name Requirement. Offutt AFB is seeking sources/requesting information on the market availability for the followign requirement:




  1. This requirement is for Kontek Industries Mobile Response Shields (MRS) for the Security Forces Squadron on Offutt AFB, this advanced protection ensures that first responders can swiftly and securely engage and protect against incoming rounds up to 7.62mm, making it invaluable in high-risk and deadly force incidents. Contractor shall provide equipment to meet the required specifications below.






  1. The Mobile Response Shields (MRS) items provided shall meet or exceed the following requirements:





THREE MOBILE RESPONSE SHIELDS (MRS):




  • provides up to NIJ level IV protection

  • Must be designed to protect from incoming rounds up to 7.62mm

  • Must be individual and team maneuverable across all terrains and environments for dynamic fast-paced incidents

  • Must also be able to be operated and maneuvered through hallways, doorways, and loading docks

  • Must be on heavy duty wheels and allow for 360-degree turns

  • Must provide full body protection for a person of average human height.

  • Must have collapsible side/flank shields making it an adaptable mobile and defensive fighting position

  • Must allow for the simultaneous ability to return fire by operators

  • Shipping/Freight to Offutt AFB, Nebraska







IF A SOLICITATION IS ISSUED IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement.




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Contracting Office Address
  • ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 402 232 6459 106 PEACEKEEPER DR BLDG 3 STE 2N3
  • OFFUTT AFB , NE 68113
  • USA
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History
  • Sep 04, 2025 03:00 pm CDTSources Sought (Original)
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