SAM #15B41126Q00000011

FCI Pekin Tactical Gear Procurement: Vests, Helmets, and Paulson Face Shields

This opportunity involves the procurement of tactical gear for the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Pekin in Illinois. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice, Federal Prison System, Bureau of Prisons, FCI Pekin - OEMs and Vendors: - Paulson (specified for riot face shield attachments) - No other OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - ASLTR Tactical Vests with First Spear TUBES and NIJ 06 Certified Level IIIA Fusion Panels - 2 units, size Small - 18 units, size Large/Medium - 11 units, size X-Large - High Cut Level IIIA Technical Helmets (with NVG mount, operational shell loop, Picatinny ARC rails, OCC padded lining, BOA suspension harness) - 2 units, size Medium - 19 units, size Large - 10 units, size X-Large - Paulson DK7-H.150-RC ARC Rail Riot Face Shield Attachments - 31 units - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Paulson is specified as the OEM for the riot face shield attachment - All vests must include First Spear TUBES and NIJ 06 Certified Level IIIA Fusion Panels - Helmets require advanced features such as NVG mount, Picatinny ARC rails, and BOA suspension - Procurement is set aside for small businesses - Technical evaluation, price, and past performance are key award criteria - Vendors with negative performance evaluations in the past two years are excluded

Description

Pre Solicitation Notice Synopsis 

THIS IS A SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS POSTED IN THE GOVERNMENTWIDE POINT OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 12.201-1(c)(2) [Deviation Aug 2025]. 

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Pekin, IL intends to make a single award to a responsible entity that will provide the following tactical equipment in the listed quantities:

(2 Each) ASLTR Tactical Vest, Traditional MOLLEt with First Spear TUBES. Includes NIJ 06 Certified Level IIIA Fusion Panels - Front, Rear & Side Cummerbunds. Black, Size Small.

(18 Each) ASLTR Tactical Vest, Traditional MOLLEt with First Spear TUBES. Includes NIJ 06 Certified Level IIIA Fusion Panels - Front, Rear & Side Cummerbunds. Black, Size Large /Medium

(11 Each) ASLTR Tactical Vest, Traditional MOLLEt with First Spear TUBES. Includes NIJ 06 Certified Level IIIA Fusion Panels - Front, Rear & Side Cummerbunds. Black, Size: X-Large

(31 Each) High Cut, Level IIIA Technical Helmet, Ultra-Lightweight. Includes NVG Mount with Retractable Bungee, Operational Shell Loop, Picatinny ARC Rails, OCC Padded Lining and BOA Suspension Harness. Color: Black, in the following sizes: (2) Medium (19) Large (10) X-Large

(31 Each) Paulson DK7-H.150-RC ARC Rail Riot Face Shield Attachment.

This acquisition will be conducted using FAR Part 12 [Deviation Aug 2025], Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with the simplified procedures at FAR 12.201‑1 [Deviation Aug 2025]. In accordance with FAR 12.201‑1(c)(2) [Deviation Aug 2025], quotations will be solicited directly from at least three sources. This pre‑solicitation notice is posted in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable. 

The NAICS code for this acquisition will be  – 315990  Apparel, Accessories, and other Apparel Manufacturing

The anticipated award date for this requirement is August 14, 2026. 

Award will be made based on a technical evaluation of the line items received in a responsible vendor’s quote in reference to this announcement.  Price and past performance will also be taken into consideration. Vendors with negative performance evaluations in the proceeding 2 years from the closing date of this announcement will not be considered for an award.  

IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in https://www.sam.gov. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above. If you have questions about SAM, Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your bid/proposal/offer, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org. 

This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12 [Deviation Aug 2025] for Commercial Services and is set aside 100 percent for small business. You must be registered in www.sam.gov as a small business (see FAR provision 52.219-1 [Deviation Sep 2025] in the Representations & Certifications section of your www.sam.gov registration). 

This synopsis is intended only for those who would be entering into a Prime contract with the FBOP for the entirety of this project. The FBOP does not award subcontracts. Subcontracts (if applicable/necessary) are the responsibility of the Prime contractor. The FBOP has no privity of the contract with subcontractors.  

Information about this notice can be obtained from Gary Kurtz, Supervisory Contract Specialist at Gkurtz@bop.gov.  

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