Lightweight Hard Armor Polyethylene Composite Plates for Air National Guard (ANG) Security Forces

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research to assess industry capability to supply Lightweight Hard Armor Polyethylene Composite Plates for Air National Guard security forces in Homeland Defense and Domestic Operations. The anticipated acquisition will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a goal of delivering 17,000 plates by 1 Oct 2026. Respondents must provide company information, prior government contract experience, and detailed production data—including the most economical lot size, lead time per lot, latest acceptable contract receipt date, and ability to meet lot‑acceptance testing before release. Additional requirements include weekly or bi‑weekly status reporting (tracking, inventory, monthly production), a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) FOB‑destination price per plate for each size, a minimum seven‑year warranty, and the capability to ship to up to 100 CONUS locations or U.S. territories. Offerors must also identify any supply‑chain risks, cost‑structure concerns, or other issues that could affect future performance. Responses must be submitted in Microsoft Word using the table in Section 4.0, limited to ten pages, with proprietary data clearly marked and segregated. Marketing material is not requested. Submissions are due to DLA Point of Contact Casandra Rogers (Casandra.Rogers@dla.mil) by 8 May 2026, with the email subject line “SPE1C126ANG for Lightweight Plates.” The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing the RFI response, and this RFI does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future contract award.

Notice ID

1b8c23d815aa4ec98144a171d2b32864

Solicitation Number

SPE1C1-26-R-ANG

NAICS Code

339113

Classification Code

N/A