U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition, P.O. Box, 9115, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219-0244

99 -- BALLISTIC VESTS POC Contact Mr. Dick Goldsberry, 703/644-3244 This is a request for information. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, seeks information on body armor tactical jacket and vest (outergarment/raid) styles, materials, availability, and published prices. The Department requires outergarments for male and female agents in various sizes to meet or exceed threat levels II and IIIA. Must be NIJ certified. Please provide this information within 15 calendar days of publication in the Commerce Business Daily. The POC identified in this announcement is available for further discussion. The Government does not intend to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this announcement. Additionally, the Government will not pay for information or reimburse expenses incurred by respondents for responses to this announcement.(0071)

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