Intent to Solicit only one (1) source for one (1) set of high performance armor plates manufactured by Armor Australia Pty Ltd.

The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is soliciting a quote for the procurement of one set of high-performance armor plates manufactured by Armor Australia Pty Ltd. The plates will be shipped to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The Government intends to award a contract to Armor Australia Pty Ltd. and is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of 41 USC 1901. • The contract type is Commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) • The NAICS code for this acquisition is 336992 • The small business size standard is 1,500 employees • The contract will be awarded under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A • The Government is contemplating a contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition