99 -- Kevlar Lower Torso Body Armor

The 1st Contracting Squadron, Langley AFB, Virginia, hereby gives notice that a firm fixed price award was made under other than full and open competition. The 1st Contracting Squadron had a requirement to procure Kevlar Shorts also known as Lower Torso Body Armor. The equipment was procured for personnel deployed to Iraq working under dangerous conditions. This product was developed through utilizing new technology which is proprietary in nature. Immediate production was required to meet a critical government timeline. This was an urgent and compelling requirement in accordance with FAR 6.302-2. The contract award was made on 16 Dec 2004.