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SUBJECT: Soldier Protection System Torso and Extremity Protection Blast Pelvic Protector – Request for Information This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research purposes only. All question... SUBJECT: Soldier Protection System Torso and Extremity Protection Blast Pelvic Protector – Request for Information This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research purposes only. All questions relating to this notice shall be sent via email to Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) point of contact (POC) Hilary Shaw. ACC-APG, on behalf of Product Manager Soldier Protective Equipment (PM SPE) of the Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, is seeking information from potential industry partners to support the Army’s next generation protection system called Soldier Protection System Torso and Extremity Protection (SPS TEP) Blast Pelvic Protector (BPP). Background. An operational need exists to provide the Soldier a ballistic personal protective system that allows the user to tailor his/her loads for mission-specific operations, thereby increasing survivability and mobility. The goal of SPS TEP is to provide the Soldiers with modular and scalable/mission-tailorable protection to reduce weight and increase mobility while optimizing protection. The Government design consists of three (3) components, the Modular Scalable Vest (MSV), the Ballistic Combat Shirt (BCS), and the Blast Pelvic Protector (BPP). The BPP is a standalone component worn over the Army Combat Uniform and is designed to provide blast pelvic protection. The BPP has six (6) sizes (Extra Small (XS) Small (SM), Medium (MD), Large (LG) and Extra Large (XL), and Two (2) Extra Large (XXL)). This RFI is to gather information specific to producing the BPP. Currently the Government has a valid requirement for up to 1,057,440 BPPs (100,000 – 157,000 per year) that will be produced as part of the competitive follow-on nine (9) year (5 year base and with two (2) one (1) year options) multiple award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract. Specifically, this RFI seeks information on the construction of and production capabilities related to the BPP. The BPP will meet the Material Systems Requirement and Ballistic Performance Requirement of the BPP Purchase Description, AR/PD 15-04, REV D, dated June 2018. Patterns are available but can only be viewed with ACCUMARK. Both documents have distribution statements which limit their distribution and vendors must request access to these documents. Submission Information: All interested vendors shall respond to the RFI by submitting the below information by 12 March 2021: Technical supporting information such as white paper, test reports or past research and development efforts investigating material performance or a soft armor ballistic design that meets or exceeds the PD requirements. Detailed description of any past performance related to the production of tactical protective equipment, protective clothing, soft armor ballistic inserts or integration of these items. Rough order of magnitude (ROM) unit price. Business name, address, business size, cage code, and point of contact information (name, email and phone number). Business name, address, business size of all sub-vendors. Proprietary information should be clearly marked and will not be disclosed outside the U.S. Government. Interested sources should submit the requested information not later than 12 March 2021 via email ONLY to hilary.shaw.civ@mail.mil. The Government does not guarantee that this RFI will result in a Request for Proposal (RFP) or contract award, and will not provide reimbursement for any costs incurred by vendors who respond to the RFI. Interested vendors will be advised if and when the Government decides to pursue a formal RFP or solicitation. Please direct all questions relating to this RFI to the contracting office, Hilary Shaw, Contract Specialist via email hilary.shaw.civ@mail.mil.