Spike Level 3 Stab Resistant Vests

The Federal Prison System, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), issued this combined synopsis/solicitation to establish a multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Spike Level 3 stab-resistant vests and accessories. The contractor must provide logistical support to the BOP’s national staffing complement across various locations without delay or disruption. The agency intends to award the BPA to the three lowest-priced, technically acceptable offerors for a five-year performance period using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.

The requirement is identified under NAICS code 315990 for Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing and PSC 8470 for Personal Armor. Responses are due by August 29, 2022, with a deadline for questions on August 19, 2022. Physical samples associated with the solicitation number 15BNAS22R00000011 must be delivered to the BOP office in Washington, DC, which serves as the primary place of performance. Edwin Ingram is the designated Contract Specialist for this procurement.

Documentation for this opportunity includes a revised statement of requirements, a blank technical evaluation worksheet, and the formal solicitation file. These attachments detail the technical requirements necessary for the evaluation process. This procurement is managed by the National Acquisitions - CO office, and the resulting BPA will facilitate the ongoing distribution of protective equipment to BOP staff nationwide.