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Sources sought, total small business set-aside

55 SFS Ballistic Shields

FA4600BallisticShields

Department of the Air Force, FA4600 55 Cons PKP. All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing.

Response deadline

September 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT

Closed 417 days ago. Posted September 4, 2025. Scheduled to archive September 27, 2025.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: Note that this is NOT a request for quotes or proposals; the 55th Contracting Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, NE, is seeking information for market research purposes only for the following services listed below:

This is potentially a Brand Name Requirement. Offutt AFB is seeking sources/requesting information on the market availability for the followign requirement:

 

  1. This requirement is for Kontek Industries Mobile Response Shields (MRS) for the Security Forces Squadron on Offutt AFB, this advanced protection ensures that first responders can swiftly and securely engage and protect against incoming rounds up to 7.62mm, making it invaluable in high-risk and deadly force incidents. Contractor shall provide equipment to meet the required specifications below.

  1. The Mobile Response Shields (MRS) items provided shall meet or exceed the following requirements:

THREE MOBILE RESPONSE SHIELDS (MRS):

  • provides up to NIJ level IV protection
  • Must be designed to protect from incoming rounds up to 7.62mm
  • Must be individual and team maneuverable across all terrains and environments for dynamic fast-paced incidents
  • Must also be able to be operated and maneuvered through hallways, doorways, and loading docks
  • Must be on heavy duty wheels and allow for 360-degree turns
  • Must provide full body protection for a person of average human height.
  • Must have collapsible side/flank shields making it an adaptable mobile and defensive fighting position
  • Must allow for the simultaneous ability to return fire by operators
  • Shipping/Freight to Offutt AFB, Nebraska

IF A SOLICITATION IS ISSUED IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement.

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  1. September 4, 2025

    Sources sought

    Due September 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 4dc28d8c552f4c85af0c025815b4232a

    1 revisions on SAM
    • September 4, 2025: publish, sources sought

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