USDA now wants body armor...Again Why?

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Opportunity History Original Synopsis May 07, 2014 2:24 pm

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