Survival Vest Improvement System

Inactive on SAM.gov — responses were due 22 Oct 2026 · No Set aside used · Department of the Navy, DoD · Patuxent River, MD · NAICS 332510 · Solicitation N00421-27-WPM202-SVSI

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Solicitation details

Solicitation numberN00421-27-WPM202-SVSI
Notice ID22e9c023d925419c992875dc5cda81ec
AgencyDepartment of Defense (DoD)
Sub-agencyDepartment of the Navy
Contracting officeNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV
NAICS code332510 — Hardware Manufacturing
Product / service code (PSC)4220
Set-asideNo Set aside used
Notice typeSources Sought
Posted21 October 2026
Response deadline22 October 2026 (closed)
Place of performancePatuxent River, MD, USA

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Description

*As a result of market research thus far, we will likely release the requirement as an OTA Statement of Need requesting white papers from industry. * THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Explain you’re currently conducting market research and currently projections show we will likely release the requirement as an OTA Statement of Need requesting white papers from industry. If Switlik wants to partner with another company then they should prepare to establish those business-to-business partnerships in preparation of an OTA Request for White papers. As we’re currently in market research phase, we don’t have an exact time when we will release the request for white papers. As part of its market research, NAVAIR - PMA202 is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exist an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing the requirement. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of NAVAIR – PMA202 market research. No Request For Quote (RFQ) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ. Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes on which the NAVAIR – PMA202 can issue any contract. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute an RFP or RFQ. The Government does not intend to award a contract vehicle based only on responses to this Sources Sought. All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. NAVAIR – PMA202 will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought. Interested sources shall provide a response detailing their capability to manufacture and deliver SVSI. Respondents should provide a brief description of their experience manufacturing similar equipment, including any relevant past performance data (if available). Additionally, respondents should include their experience with manufacturing Critical Safety Items. Respondents should also describe their capacity; production quantities are anticipated between 260 and 1543 annually with the potential to go higher . The Government anticipates a solicitation for a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) in Fiscal Year 2027. The Government will provide a TDP with the solicitation in FY27 for the vest. The government does not possess or own data rights necessary to distribute for the LPU. Any interested parties MUST copy all parties listed below: Greg Tollefsen, Procurement Contracting Officer gregory.e.tollefsen.civ@us.navy.mil Amy Wescott, Contract Specialist amy.l.wescott.civ@us.navy.mil No telephonic responses WILL NOT be accepted.

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