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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT DIRECTLY FROM SUPPLIERS FOR CONCEALABLE BODY ARMOR T-SHIRT SYSTEMS

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Location: Washington, DC
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Sep 16, 2026
Set-aside: No Set aside used
NAICS code: 315990 look up NAICS codes
PSC code: 8470

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Posted

Sep 16, 2026
Status

Closing soon

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Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Location: Washington, DC
Set-aside: No Set aside used
NAICS: 315990
Scope: Federal

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT DIRECTLY FROM SUPPLIERS FOR CONCEALABLE BODY ARMOR T-SHIRT SYSTEMS.

In accordance with RFO 12.201(c)(2), the U.S.

Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is soliciting quotes directly from suppliers for Concealable Body Armor T-Shirt Systems.

This is a notice of intent only.

A formal request for quote will not be published on SAM.gov.

Set-aside: Full and Open NAICS Code: 315990 PSC: 8470 Description: The Contractor shall provide a complete concealable body armor T?shirt system consisting of a low?profile compression-style (T-Shirt) carrier, and front and back, NIJ?certified soft armor inserts (panels).

All body armor provided under this contract shall meet or exceed, with documented evidence of compliance, the following: National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard 0101.06 Minimum protection level: Level IIIA Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations Body Armor System The body armor system shall: Provide ballistic protection that meets or exceeds NIJ Level IIIA in accordance with NIJ Standard 0101.06.

Include 360-degree protective coverage, consisting of Front ballistic panel Rear ballistic panel Side ballistic panels or optional side expansion capability.

Utilize polyethylene or aramid soft armor with multi?hit capability.

Be engineered for covert wear, producing no visible outline (“printing”) when worn beneath standard civilian attire.

Maintain full mobility while resisting panel folding, curling, or shifting during extended physical activity.

The complete system shall provide ventilated, lightweight protection, not exceeding a reasonable weight threshold of 3 lbs. for all?day operational wear.

Offer thin-profile armor panels, not exceeding 0.25–0.35 inches in thickness.

Carrier Requirements The carrier shall: Be a compression-fit...

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