High-Cut Ballistic Helmets

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Subject: High-Cut Ballistic Helmets Notice Type: Request for Information / Sources Sought 1. PURPOSE This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued for informational and market research purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Request for Quotation (RFQ), nor is it considered to be a commitment by the Government/Issuing Agency. The purpose of this RFI is to identify qualified vendors and manufacturers capable of providing Berry Amendment Compliant commercial High-Cut Ballistic Helmets. All quantities listed within this RFI are estimated quantities and are subject to change. The contract shall be issued as a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) type contract with up to five (5) separately priced tiers, spanning 12 months each. 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS All proposed solutions must meet the following general requirements: Berry Amendment Compliance: All items, materials, and manufacturing processes must be 100% Berry Amendment compliant. Proof of compliance will be required. Helmets that must meet or exceed ballistic performance NIJ Level III-A (according to NIJ STD 0106.01/0108.01) standard. Sizing: All helmets must be available in Small (S) to Extra-Large (XL) sizes. 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS & ESTIMATED QUANTITIES Estimated Quantity: 2,875 units total to be ordered in any combination of sizes Small to Extra Large (Multiple procurement tiers ranging from 240 to 975 units per tier). Required Features: Must meet or exceed ballistic performance NIJ Level III-A (according to NIJ STD 0106.01/0108.01) standard. Must meet MIL-STD-810G methods/Environmental Conditions. Must fit sizes S-XL. Must be available in ranger green color. Must have accessory mounting system. Must have a customizable fit by being equipped with moveable comfort pads. Must have berry compliant three-piece zorbium foam impact liner. Must have a foam liner that protects against impact and allows for an overhead...