OIG-USDA Ordering Ballistic Vests

I previously posted about USDA's soliciting .40 caliber submachine guns, and now I see on the same day they had this solicitation for ballistic vests.  I'm no authority on these things, but the Sipsey Street Irregulars have this to say:

The 6 pouch and tactical vest requirement description on this USDA quote confirm that these are ASSAULT vests. They're what troops wear in an attack evolution. This is a full military-styled kit, not designed for typical defensive security work.
 

Solicitation Number: USDAOIGVEST-5-7-14

Notice Type: Sources Sought

Synopsis: Added: May 07, 2014 2:24 pm

 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General, located in Washington, DC and Regional Offices, pursuant to the authority of FAR Part 13, has a requirement for the commerical acquisition of ballist vests, compliant with NIJ 0101.06 for Level IIIA Ballistic Resistance of body armor.  Body armor is gender specific, lightweight, trauma plate/pad (hard or soft), concealable carrier, tactical vest, undergarment (white), identification patches, accessories (6 pouches), body armor carry bag, and professional measurements.  NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISITS.  All responsible and/or interested sources may submit their company name, point of contact, and telephone number.  If received timely, shall be considered by the agency for contact. 

Contracting Office Address:

1400 Independence Ave., SW, Room 40-E J.L. Whitten Fed Bldg
Washington, District of Columbia 20250

Place of Performance:

USDA, Office of Inspector General - Investigations
Headquarters and Regional Offices
Washington, District of Columbia 20250
United States

Primary Point of Contact.:

Linda F. Josey,

Chief, Procurement Management Branch

linda.josey@oig.usda.gov

Phone: 2027208337

Secondary Point of Contact:

Desiree Clayton,

Sr. Business Analyst

desiree.clayton@oig.usdal.gov

Phone: 202-720-5931

Fax: 202-690-1282