84 -- Body Armor

The U.S Coast Guard intends to solicit, and award a sole source procurement to KDH Defense System Incorporated, in Johnstown, PA. The Coast Guard has a requirement to procure 125 each Tactical Maritime Vest; P/N MK001E; 125 each Accessory Fragmentation Kit; P/N MK001-FRAG. This personal protective Equipment (PPE) is for a potential deployment for the mission of the U.S. Coast Guard. Substitutions are not acceptable. The Coast Guard has determined therefore that competition is not available. If no responses are received within seven (7) days with sufficient information to determine that another responsible source is available, negotiations will be conducted with KDH Defense System Incorporated. Performance shall be in accordance with the standards contained in applicable purchase order clauses contained in the award. This solicitation will be small business set-aside. The NAICS Code is 315299. The size standard is 500 employees. The contract type will be firm fixed price. Negotiations with KDH Defense System Incorporated will begin on or about 17 March 2008.