U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SYSTEMS COMMAND, ACQUISITION DIRECTORATE, ATTN AMSSC-AD, NATICK, MA 01760-5011

84 -- MOCK PLATES FOR BODY ARMOR SOL W13G07-8041-6001 POC Purchasing Agent AUDRA N EARLE (508) 233-5917 (Site Code DAAN02) The U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command (SSCOM), Natick Research and Development Center has a requirement for 188 body armor plate mock-ups. The plate required is an upper torso interchangeable, compound curve, front and back plate which protects the vital organs against various .30 caliber threats. The mock-up design shall simulate the weight, size, and density and shape of an actual ballistic plate (estimated at 4.8 lbs/sq. ft. at .7 inches thick). The mock-up plate shall be made of an extremely durable material which can withstand being subjected to extended operational tests in the field without damage. Upon request a copy of the Request For Quote (RFQ) and a copy of the drawing will be sent to potential contractors. To be eligible for award, a contractor must deliver a Product Demonstration Model (PDM) and quote to the Government by March 2, 1998. The requirement calls for delivery of items by April 1, 1998. The evaluation criteria for award are cost, delivery schedule, and quality of the PDM. Thesefactors are considered to be of equal importance. Multiple awards may be made for this requirement. This requirement is being procured under simplified acquisition procedures and is a 100% set-aside for small business. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 2399 ad the size standard is 500 employees. (0044)

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