NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT DIRECTLY FROM SUPPLIERS FOR CONCEALABLE BODY ARMOR T-SHIRT SYSTEMS

The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a notice of intent to procure a complete concealable body‑armor T‑shirt system for law‑enforcement and VA personnel. The system must include a low‑profile compression‑style carrier and NIJ Level III A soft‑armor inserts that are lightweight, thin, and capable of multi‑hit performance while remaining invisible under civilian clothing. Vendors will be asked to quote directly; no formal RFQ is posted on SAM.gov at this time. The contract will likely be full‑and‑open, with delivery required within 30 days of order placement and the ability to ship to multiple VA locations. • Provide a compression‑fit T‑shirt carrier with breathable, moisture‑wicking fabric. • Supply front, rear, and optional side NIJ‑certified Level III A soft‑armor panels (≤0.35 in thick, ≤3 lb total). • Panels must be polyethylene or aramid, multi‑hit, hydrophobic, and abrasion‑resistant. • System must be machine‑washable (carrier only) and silent (no Velcro, noisy fasteners). • Available in multiple sizes (S‑XL) and neutral colors (black, white, gray). • Delivery within 30 days of order, packaged to prevent damage; partial shipments require government approval.