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Seeking responses from US Small Businesses only THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT ASSUME THE GOVERNMENT WILL AWARD A CONTRACT IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THIS NOTICE IS ONLY FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES... Seeking responses from US Small Businesses only THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT ASSUME THE GOVERNMENT WILL AWARD A CONTRACT IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THIS NOTICE IS ONLY FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES. This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice seeking responses from US Small Businesses only. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified vendors; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Be advised that acquisition strategy and set-aside decisions may be made based on the information provided in response to this RFI. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 315990. The submission of this information is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any items/services. GENERAL: This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) and is NOT a Request for Proposals (RFP), nor is this a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources that are interested and capable of providing the services herein. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the Sam.gov site for additional information pertaining to this RFI. Please be advised that all submissions become U.S. Government property. Response to this RFI will not be returned. The RFI does not commit the government to procure or contract for said services. The contracting officer is the only individual who can commit the government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with the proposed procurement. Proprietary/competition sensitive information will be protected from disclosure to the greatest extent practical, however, it is preferred that respondents do not provide proprietary or otherwise restricted responses. Each page considered by a submitting organization to contain proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and WILL NOT be publicly released. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ), if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. RESPONSE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: Responses must be submitted via email to Jo-Ann Stewart, stewartj@state.gov. The deadline for the submission of responses to this RFI is 2:00 p.m. EST, Thursday, June 2, 2022. All questions concerning this RFI must be submitted by sending an email to Ms. Stewart no later than 2:00 p.m. EST, Monday, May 23, 2022. Questions received after that date will not be answered, unless the Government determines the answer to the question imparts information material to Industry’s ability to respond to this RFI. Government response to questions will be posted. All Government responses to questions will be made available on beta.sam.gov. No phone calls will be accepted. Do not submit any pricing information in response to this RFI. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a Request for Quotations (RFQ), make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this RFI. The capability package must be complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the firm's qualifications to perform the defined work. Responses should be as complete and informative as possible. Generic capability statements will not be accepted or reviewed. DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION REQUESTED Responses to this RFI should include the organization’s full name, DUNS number, CAGE code, Small Business Socioeconomic status (i.e., WOSB, 8(a), SDVOSB…etc.) and headquarters location. They should also include the name of a point-of-contact and his/her email and conventional mailing addresses. Firms are invited to indicate their interests and capabilities by providing the following: Confirm that your company is interested and intends to submit a quote / bid / proposal when a solicitation is issued Brief Capability Statement Other specific and pertinent information as it pertains to this service Description of capabilities and a general approach for meeting the requirements Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)/Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) Socioeconomic Classification chart is listed below, please identify which one applies to your company HUBZone SDVO WOSB 8(a) Small Business Firms interested in this requirement should submit a statement of interest and capabilities that is no more than five pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum demonstrating ability to perform the requested requirement. Questions related to Equipment: Does the firm have experience delivering similar contracts? Detail this experience in the Capability Statement. Customer’s name, address, and contact information. Type of equipment provided. Contract numbers. Contract dollar value. Any terminations? For what cause(s). Is the firm capable of delivering all the tactical equipment listed in the RFI? Insert a compliance matrix detailing the firm’s capability of meeting the tactical equipment specifications. Alternative but equivalent tactical equipment options may be considered based on availability and/or advancements in industry technology. Is the firm capable of testing body armor to certify that the plates, soft armor, helmets, and ballistic shields meet the armor standards set by the National Institute of Justice? Detail this procedure in the Capability Statement. Is the firm capable of providing results of testing body armor/ballistic equipment to verify it meets the standards set by the National Institute of Justice? Detail this procedure in the Capability Statement. Is the firm capable of shipping and importing the tactical equipment to Pakistan? Detail this procedure in the Capability Statement. From date of order, what is the expected delivery timeline to Pakistan? Provide a sample timeline in the Capability Statement. Does the firm intend to subcontract? If yes, detail the firm’s subcontracting procedure including potential subcontractors in the Capability Statement. Does the firm offer a warranty for tactical equipment delivered to Pakistan? Detail any warranty terms in the Capability Statement. A list of services is below: BACKGROUND The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination, and implementation of international narcotics control and law enforcement assistance activities and international criminal justice issues for the Department of State. Since 2002, INL’s Afghanistan/Pakistan Program Office (INL/AP) through its in-country presence at U.S. Embassy Islamabad has managed several programs to build the capacity of the Government of Pakistan’s law enforcement and border security personnel through training, mentoring, equipment transfers, and infrastructure improvements. INL-Pakistan (INL-P) is continuing efforts to build the law enforcement capacity of the Pakistan’s law enforcement and border security personnel at the federal, provincial, and local levels to prevent, mitigate, and respond to the types of contingencies they face routinely, including suicide bombings, improvised explosive device detonations, kidnappings, mass gatherings/protests, and targeted killings, while also enhancing their professionalism, leadership, and training capacity in accordance with modern policing practices. INTRODUCTION The US Department of State, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL, US Embassy Islamabad) has a requirement for the procurement of ballistic resistant helmets, armor vest carriers, hard armor plates, and various riot equipment as listed in Section B. DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Ballistic Resistant Helmet Option 1 PASGT style ballistic helmet NIJ Standard 0106.01 Level IIIA Four-point adjustable suspension system Interior shock absorption system Color: Offeror to provide list of available colors Sizes: Medium/Large/X-Large Option 2 MICH style ballistic helmet NIJ Standard 0106.01 Level IIIA Four-point adjustable suspension system Interior shock absorption system Color: Offeror to provide list of available colors Sizes: Medium/Large/X-Large Option 3 ACH style ballistic helmet H-nape head-loc chinstrap Dial Adjustable Headband 4-position accessory rail connectors Universal NVG mount shroud Usable with headband style COMMs Ballistic protection (U.S. Army – ACH specifications) Lightweight, multi-impact, ventilated liner with repositionable EPP impact pads and LDV closed-cell comfort foam that is not affected by temperature, altitude or moisture Color: black Sizes: Small/Medium/Large/X-Large Armor Plate Carrier Color: Offeror to provide list of available colors External 360-degree size adjustable and removable cummerbund Side armor pockets with capacity for 6” x 6” hard armor metal plates and optional price for Side armor pockets with capacity for 6” x 6” x ¾” W polyethylene plate 360-degree load bearing MOLLE webbing External cover of abrasion resistant minimum 500 denier Cordura nylon Torso side lined with vented/moisture wicking fabric Top or bottom loading plate insertion system with hook and loop/Velcro closures Front and rear plate pockets capable of holding 10”Hx12”W by 1.30” thick hard armor rifle plates Adjustable padded shoulder straps with hook and loop/Velcro closures Low profile reinforced drag strap affixed to top rear of carrier Carriers may be designated as single size with adjustable cummerbund providing fit for required sizes or individually designated as United States sizes: Medium Large X-Large XX-Large Quantities of each size shall be provided upon award Ballistic Resistant Hard Body Armor, Level III Stand Alone Plate (Front) NIJ Standard 0106.01 Level III Stand Alone Plate certified protection 100% polyethylene composition 4 lbs. or less in total weight per plate Plate shall be a 10”Hx12”W SAPI or Shooters cut, multi curve design Ballistic Resistant Hard Body Armor, Level III Stand Alone Plate (Rear) NIJ Standard 0106.01 Level III Stand Alone Plate certified protection 100% polyethylene composition 4 lbs. or less in total weight per plate Plate shall be a 10” Hx12”W rectangular cut, single curve design Ballistic Resistant Hard Body Armor, Level III Stand Alone Plate (Side) NIJ Standard 0106.01 Level III Stand Alone Plate certified protection 6”x6” polyethylene single curve 1.25 lbs. or less in total weight per plate Riot Helmet Polycarbonate construction Meets or exceeds NIJ 0104.02 standard for riot helmets Sweat wicking liner or pads Polystyrene liner Steel double D-ring fastener or NIJ compliant quick release buckle Optically clear minimum of 1/8” thick polycarbonate face shield with frame that pivots for graduated up and down movement Shield shall be designed to accommodate the use of a gas mask when placed in the down position Plastic chin cup Color: black Carrying bag, color black US sizes to meet the following range: 6 ½” to 7 5/8” 7 3/4” to 8 1/8” 8 ¼” to 8 ½” Ballistic Riot Helmet PASGT design with polycarbonate visor Optically clear minimum of 1/8” thick polycarbonate face shield with frame that pivots for graduated up and down movement Shield shall be designed to accommodate the use of a gas mask when placed in the down position Three-point suspension harness 3.6 lbs. or less with visor NIJ Standard 0106.01 Level IIIa certified protection Interior shock absorption system Color: black Carrying bag, color black US sizes: Small Medium Large X-Large Complete Riot Suit (without helmet) Upper body and shoulder protector Forearm protectors Thigh/groin protector w/Molle System Knee/shin guard protector (non-slip knee) Upper Body, Shoulder, and Torso Riot Hard Shell Protector Ergonomically designed to allow for full range of motion PE hard plate front and rear panels PE hard plate shoulder and upper arm protection EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) or similar foam for padding throughout suit for force absorption Moisture wicking liner Riveted connector straps with hook and loop fasteners Color: black or dark grey Carrying bag, color black US sizes: Medium Large XL 2XL/3XL Riot Hard Shell Knee and Shin Protectors Hard-shell kneecaps Hard-shell polyethylene shin plates Heavy-duty reinforced foam padding Multiple adjustable elastic straps and Velcro® closures for secure fit for various leg girths Adjustable (and removable) foot guard plates Color: black US sized to meet the following range: Medium/Large – 9-10" shin guard, 15-16" total length without foot guard XLG – 11-12" shin guard, 19-20" total length without foot guard Riot Hard Shell Forearm Protection Polyethylene outer shell EVA foam & polyurethane sponge padding Mesh inner lining Denier nylon outer covering Adjusters with hook and loop fasteners Riot Gloves Hard knuckle cover of hard polymer or kevlar Foam and padding to protect the tops of the knuckles on the fingers Leather construction Velcro fasteners at wrist Color: black US sizes to meet following range: Medium - 9” Large - 10” XL - 11” 2XL – 12” X-Large Riot Shield 24” wide x 48” high Optical quality clear polycarbonate construction Minimum of .15” thick Ambidextrous or reversible, dielectric handle providing for right- or left-hand use Polymer handle with steel insert Shock absorbing pad on handle Breakaway dielectric handle strap Weight of no more than 8.5 pounds Ballistic Resistant Hard Body Armor – Level IIIa Stand Alone Plate (Front) NIJ Standard 0106.01 Level IIIa Stand Alone hard armor plate certified protection 100% polyethylene composition 1.5 lbs. or less in total weight per plate Plate shall be industry standard 10” x12” SAPI or shooters cut, multi curve design Laboratory certified to provide protection from a 7.62 X 25 mm Tokarev 85 gr FMJ projectile at a striking velocity of 1475 ft/s + 30 Ballistic Resistant Hard Body Armor – Level IIIa Stand Alone Plate (Rear) NIJ Standard 0106.01 Level IIIa Stand Alone hard armor plate certified protection 100% polyethylene composition 1.5 lbs. or less in total weight per plate Plate shall be industry standard 10”x12” rectangular cut, single curve design Laboratory certified to provide protection from a 7.62 X 25 mm Tokarev 85 gr FMJ projectile at a striking velocity of 1475 ft/s + 30 Ballistic Resistant Hard Body Armor – Level IIIa Stand Alone Plate (Side) NIJ Standard 0106.01 Level IIIa Stand Alone hard armor plate certified protection 100% polyethylene .8 lbs. or less in total weight per plate Plate shall be 6”x6” industry standard single curve design Laboratory certified to provide protection from a 7.62 X 25 mm Tokarev 85 gr FMJ projectile at a striking velocity of 1475 ft/s + 30 Hard Armor Plate Carrier “Dress” style hard armor plate carrier “Dress” carrier shall mean a carrier that has two functional front breast pockets but without sleeves or a collar for the purpose of mimicking a uniform shirt Side armor pockets with capacity for 6”x 6” Level IIIa hard armor plates External cover of abrasion resistant minimum 500 denier Cordura nylon Torso side lined with vented/moisture wicking fabric Top or bottom loading interior plate insertion system with hook and loop/Velcro closures Front and rear plate pockets capable of holding 10?x12? Level IIIa hard armor rifle plates Adjustable padded shoulder straps with hook and loop/Velcro closures Carriers may be designated as single size with adjustable cummerbund providing fit for below sizes or individually designated as United States sizes: Color: Offeror to provide list of available colors Sizes: Medium Large X-Large XX-Large Quantities of each size to be specified AK 47 Magazine Pouch Molle attachable magazine pouch with Molle attachment straps Cover with Hook and loop/Velcro closure Capacity of four 30 round magazines AK 47 Sling Attaches to firearms with loops and/or hard points Hardware of low luster stainless steel, hardened steel and/or heavy-duty polymer Quick-release capability for emergency weapon deployment Constructed of mil-spec 1 ¼ “wide double nylon webbing Adjustable by a minimum length of 6” +/- Color: black Duty Belt (Nylon) Shatter resistant polymer buckle with three-point release for extra security 2" wide Reinforced belt edge to cut down on wear and to keep gear from shifting Hidden Hook and loop belt adjustment up to 3" Color: Black, Green, Tan Sizes: Small - 2XLarge. Duty Belt (Nylon) 100% ballistic nylon flat multi-release buckle, hand washable. 2-1/4" wide Color: Black Sizes: S-XL; S-26-30”, M-32-36”, L-38-42”, XL 46-48” Tactical Medical Individual First Aid Kit (TacMed IFAK) must include the following: 2 x pair Nitrile Glove, Large 1 x pair Eye Pads 1 x Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack 1 x Rolled Gauze (4.5 in x 4.1 yds) 1 x 6 in. "israeli Bandage" Emergency Trauma Dressing 1 x pair Trauma Shears (6.5 in. minimum length, 9.5 in. maximum length) - must cut through nylon, cotton, and zippers 1 x Tourniquet, Black (must conform to or exceed U.S. military specifications) Min features: Dimensions: minimum 2.25" width, 36.0" minimum length when open Must be one-hand application and include bilateral windlass (plastic or metal) Material: Nylon with hook and loop (Velcro) Weight: Minimum 2.25 ounces, maximum 3.0 ounces Type: Combat Application Tourniquet, gen 6 or 7 1 x Bag with 3 1/2" belt loop and MOLLE fastening system Bag must be of sufficient size to contain all above listed equipment When closed, bag shall effectively seal out the elements Quick pull latch or tab for one-handed opening Constructed of minimum 500 denier Cordura nylon Reinforced seam stitching Color: black or khaki (coyote) Vest and Armor Assembly The assembly of plates w/carriers and or soft armor configurations along with the safe/protecting and wrapping/packaging of kitted vest. Level IV Front Ballistic Resistant Hard Body Armor NIJ Standard Level IV plates (ceramic) 10" x 12" Sapi or Shooter cut single curve Weight 7.2 lbs. er-plate / max. thickness 1.1" FRONT Level IV Rear Ballistic Resistant Hard Body Armor NIJ Standard Level IV plates (ceramic) 10" x 12" Sapi or Shooter cut single curve Weight 7.2 lbs. Per-Plate / max. thickness 1.1” REAR Level IV Side Ballistic Resistant Hard Body Armor NIJ Standard Level IV plates (ceramic) 6" X 6" Single curve Max. weight 2.4 lbs. per-plate / max. thickness 1.1" SIDE Level IV Side Ballistic Resistant Hard Body Armor NIJ Level IV lates (Ceramic) 6" X 8" single curve Max. weight 3.3 lbs. per-plate / max. thickness 1.1" SIDE Level IIIA Soft Armor Front & Back Ballistic Vest NIJ Standard-0101.06 Level IIIA ballistic system unisex Velcro F/R ID Placards Plate pockets 10”x12” plates. Color black Size M-XL Full Protection Level III Ballistic Vests. Level III (NIJ standard 0101.06) Soft Armor Panels Front + back, sides, neck, shoulders, waist, stomach, groin, thighs, inner thighs Hard Armor Plates front, back, sides, shoulders, stomach, and groin Level IIIA Ballistic Entry Shield Ballistics: Tested TO NIJ Level IIIA Standards 6.75"x15.5" triangular ballistic viewport Standoff platform w/padded forearm Size 34" X 20" Color black Level III Ballistic Entry Shield Ballistics: Tested TO NIJ Level III Standards Ballistic Capability: Protects against Rifle Calibers, M193 5.56mm, 7.62x39, M80 7.62x51. Ballistic Material: Polyethylene Size: 36 x 20" Shape: Flat Weight: Not to exceed 30 lbs. Level IV Ballistic Entry Shield Ballistics: Tested TO NIJ Level IV Standards 4” x 10” alumina oxide ceramic /aramid matrix backing 4-wheel trolley base Size 24” x 48”