Request For Information: Aircrew Ballistic Armored Vest (ABAV)

Aviano AB, Italy is conducting market research to gather further information regarding Aircrew Ballistic Armored Vest (ABAV).

This announcement constitutes a Request for Information.  This is not a request for quote (RFQ) or a request for proposal (RFP).  This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract.  The Government will not pay for any cost incurred in responding to this announcement.  Any information submitted by respondents to this Request for Information shall be voluntary.

This Request for information is for Market Research purposes only.  The notice and the information received shall not be used to determine how well respondents can perform a requirement, which can only be evaluated in response to a solicitation.  Vendors will not receive formal notification or feedback on any information submitted in this Request for Information request. 

This request for information is relative to the NAICS code 315990 - Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing.

Below are characteristics of the Aircrew Ballistic Armored Vest (ABAV) we are requesting information on:

• 300-90-00154-5179F-02 - USAF Rotary Wing Kit, SAPI/ESAPI,(500D) OCP/TAN499, Small, Fire Retardant Material (or equal) (Quantity 10)

• 300-90-00154-5179F-03 - USAF Rotary Wing Kit, SAPI/ESAPI,(500D) OCP/TAN499, Medium, Fire Retardant Material (or equal) (Quantity 10)

• 300-90-00154-5179F-04 - USAF Rotary Wing Kit, SAPI/ESAPI,(500D) OCP/TAN499, Large, Fire Retardant Material (or equal) (Quantity 10)

• 300-90-00154-5179F-05 - USAF Rotary Wing Kit, SAPI/ESAPI,(500D) OCP/TAN499, X-Large, Fire Retardant Material (or equal) (Quantity 10)

• Information Requesting:
  • Can you meet the characteristics of this request?
  • How many can you supply?
  • Can you provde shipping to Aviano AB, Italy?
  • Is the NAICS code provided the most applicable? If not what would be?

NOTE: Please submit an electronic response indicating capability to supply the aforementioned item(s) via line card or published description (no more than 3 pages) as well as POC (name, telephone # and email address) along with contractor’s CAGE, DUNS, and the physical location of your facility to the individuals listed within this notice.

Where to send responses:

A1C Vincent Gans                                            E-mail: vincent.gans@us.af.mil

Phone: +39 043 430 7451

TSgt Joshua Largent                                        E-mail: joshua.largent@us.af.mil

Phone: +39 043 430 6002