48 RQS - AEGIR Buoyancy Plates

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Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)" for the procurement of First Spear AEGIR-38 ballistic and buoyancy plates and plate carriers by the 48th Rescue Squadron (RQS).

This justification explains why the government intends to solicit this requirement as a brand name only procurement. Key points for bidders include:

• Requirement: Procurement of specific First Spear AEGIR-38 plates and plate carriers (various sizes and types, including NBBP and Swimmer Cut) for search and rescue (SAR) operations.
• Justification: The primary reason for single-source is the "unique and mission-essential requirement for a neutrally buoyant plate system." Market research indicated no other manufacturer offers a comparable system that provides neutral buoyancy, which is critical for operator stability, tactical profile, and energy conservation in high-threat maritime environments.
• Impact of Non-Compliance: Using substitutes would result in inadequate buoyancy (leading to fatigue and drowning risk) or excessive positive buoyancy (compromising tactical safety and operational effectiveness).
• Future Strategy: The 355th Contracting Squadron aims to solicit this requirement in GPE (SAM.gov) as Brand Name Only and utilize a WOSB set-aside to preclude future single-source awards.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items, specifically "AEGIR Buoyancy Plates" and related items, to be procured by Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The procurement is being conducted in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12.

The government requires the following items:

• CLIN 0001: 500-17-60406-000-02 NBBP, Level III, MultiCam Cordura Wrapped, SAPI, Small (2 units)

• CLIN 0002: 500-17-60406-000-03 NBBP, Level III, MultiCam Cordura Wrapped, SAPI, Medium (26 units)

• CLIN 0003: 500-17-60406-000-04 NBBP, Level III, MultiCam Cordura Wrapped, SAPI, Large (24 units)

• CLIN 0004: 500-17-60407-000-00 NBBP, Level III, MultiCam Cordura Wrapped, Side Plate, 6x6 (52 units)

• CLIN 0005: 500-90-00056-5009-03AEGIR-38, Swimmer Cut, Foliage, Medium (15 units)

• CLIN 0006: 500-90-00056-5009-04AEGIR-38, Swimmer Cut, Foliage, Large (9 units)

• CLIN 0007: 500-90-00056-5009-05AEGIR-38, Swimmer Cut, Foliage, XL (2 units)

• Contract type: Firm-fixed price.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, DFARS, and DAFFARS.

• Questions Due: April 10, 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

• Quotes Due: April 13, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT.

• Quotes must be submitted via email.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest price and technical acceptability. Technical acceptability is defined by the quoter's capability statement to procure the specified equipment.

• Past performance will not be evaluated.

• This procurement is a Brand Name Only requirement.

• It is set aside for Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB).

• NAICS Code: 315990 with a size standard of 600 employees.

• Quotes must not exceed 4 pages and must include Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Small Business Type.

• The government reserves the right to make multiple or no award.

• An ombudsman is available for concerns, but initial inquiries should be directed to the Contracting Officer.