SAM #2023H2-26-Q-5000228728

IRS Solicitation for Ballistic Rifle-Rated Shields for Criminal Investigation Agents

The IRS Criminal Investigation Branch is seeking quotations from small businesses for the supply and delivery of ballistic rifle-rated shields for Special Agent protection during enforcement operations. - Government Buyer: - Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO), Special Operations Division, Criminal Investigations Branch, Section 2 - Contact: Diana Vitenko - Products Requested: - Ballistic rifle-rated shields - Total quantity: up to 300 units (60 per base period and each of four option periods) - Must meet Level IIIA NIJ 0108.01 multi-strike protection - Minimum coverage area: 500 sq in - Weight: under 20 lbs - Features: view port, wireless removable light, tri-grip handle - Manufacturer must have AS9100 certification - Manufacturer must carry $20 million liability insurance - Delivery Requirements: - Delivery to IRS Criminal Investigation in Glynco, GA - Delivery required within 60 days after award or option exercise - Notable Requirements: - Only manufacturers with AS9100 certification and $20 million liability insurance are eligible - Technical documentation must demonstrate compliance with all mandatory requirements - No specific OEMs or brands are named; solicitation is open to commercial manufacturers meeting the criteria - Procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 339113 - Firm-fixed-price contract structure with base and four option periods - Pricing must be submitted for all periods; technical acceptability is required for award

Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, as supplemented by applicable simplified acquisition procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

Solicitation No. 2023H2-26-Q-5000228728 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of ballistic shields for the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation.

This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 339113, Size Standard 800 employees.

The Government anticipates a Firm-Fixed-Price contract consisting of a base period and four option periods. The requirement is for 60 ballistic shields per period, for a total of 300 units if all options are exercised.

The Government will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical acceptability will be determined on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis based on compliance with the mandatory requirements and salient characteristics in the Statement of Work. Among technically acceptable quotations, award will be made to the responsible small business quoter offering the lowest evaluated total price.

Quotations are due September 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

Questions shall be submitted in writing to Diana Vitenko at Diana.Vitenko2@irs.gov no later than September 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

The solicitation package, including the Statement of Work, line-item pricing information, applicable provisions and clauses, and instructions to quoters, is attached to this notice.

Quoters shall submit pricing for the base period and all four option periods and provide sufficient technical documentation to demonstrate compliance with all mandatory requirements.

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