Notice of Intent to Award - Shellback Tactical Plate Gear
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility intends to award a non-competitive, sole-source purchase order to Galls Inc for Shellback tactical plate gear for security personnel. The applicable NAICS code is 315990 (Apparel Accessories And Other Apparel Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 500-600 employees.
Scope of Work
Procurement of Shellback tactical plate gear to equip security personnel, ensuring no interruption in services that could impact direct patient care.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award (Sole Source)
- Proposed Contractor: Galls Inc
- NAICS: 315990 (Apparel Accessories And Other Apparel Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. MST
- Published: January 30, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. There will be no solicitation for competitive quotes. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback. A determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion. Information received will be considered for future competitive procurements only, and responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.
Additional Notes
If no affirmative written response is received by the due date, the contract will be issued without further notice. Do not include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in future solicitations.