Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Tactical Body Armor
Deadline: 20 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 29 Jul 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 146133863
Document Ref. No.: SPE1C1-26-R-CommArmor
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
Subject: Tactical Body Armor, Concealable Compression Tops, and Load Carriage Systems
1. PURPOSE
This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued for informational and market research purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Request for Quotation (RFQ), nor is it considered to be a commitment by the Government/Issuing Agency.
The purpose of this RFI is to identify qualified vendors and manufacturers capable of providing Berry Amendment Compliant commercial tactical body armor, concealable carriers, plate carriers, and associated accessories. All quantities listed within this RFI are estimated quantities and are subject to change.
The contract shall be issued as a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) type contract with up to five (5) separately priced tiers, spanning 12 months each.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
All proposed solutions must meet the following general requirements:
Berry Amendment Compliance: All items, materials, and manufacturing processes must be 100% Berry Amendment compliant. Proof of compliance will be required.
Commercial Armor that must meet or exceed NIJ Standard 0101.06, DEA, and FBI 4.1 testing requirements, and must be tested and approved by the FBI.
Sizing: All garments and carriers must be available in standard sizing, at a minimum ranging from Extra Small (XS) to Extra-Large (XL), with some items requiring 2X-Large (2XL). Both Male and Female specific cuts/designs must be available where specified.
3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS & ESTIMATED QUANTITIES
Category A: Ultra Low Visibility Compression Tops
Estimated Quantity: 2, 650 units total (Ranging from 150 to 930 units per tier).
Description: Male and Female low-visibility compression tops designed to hold concealable body armor panels.
Required Features:
Must meet or exceed NIJ Standard 0101.06, DEA, and FBI 4.1 testing requirements, and must be tested and approved b...
Notice ID: spe1c1-26-r-commarmor
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: defense logistics agency
Office: dla troop support
Inactive Dates: aug 30, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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