U.S. Department of Defense
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Body Armor for Police Force

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jul 23, 2026 · 20:02 UTC
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This is a Presolicitation notice.

The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.

The Army needs a small business to supply body armor for its civilian police force.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The Army needs a small business to supply body armor for its civilian police force. The body armor must be delivered within 30 days of award.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a firm-fixed price purchase order with an anticipated delivery within 30 days of award.
  • How will they pick the winner? The agency will consider all responsible sources that submit a quotation.
  • When and how do you bid? The RFQ will be issued directly to local suppliers, and all responsible sources may submit a quotation.

Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the gear fitting at the installation.
  • Find a teaming partner who already has experience supplying body armor to the government.

Primary point of contact

Name
MSgt Joe Bernier
Email
joseph.bernier.1@us.af.mil
Phone
(314) 527-8033

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