RFI Rifle Plates - Level III

Hard Body Armour - Request for Information (RFI)

1. Main Objectives

a. Provide information to the RCMP on the trends in the Ballistic Resistance of Hard Body Armor and how to proceed with future requirements and procurement strategy.
b. Define the cost estimate, timelines, properties and other aspects of the requirement.
c. Become a more informed buyer with an enhanced understanding of industry goods.

2. Introduction

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is interested in obtaining information on Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor Standard-NIJ 0101.06, certified level III with special threats, Stand-Alone Hard Body Armour that is less than 6.0 lbs per plate and available as a commercial-off-the-shelf product. The Hard Body Armour must be available in at least 2 sizes, 8 inches wide by 10 inches high and 10 inches wide by 12 inches high and possibly size 11 inches wide by 14 inches high, have a multi-curve shape and be a stand-alone plate.

Special threats in addition to NIJ III, are identified as follows:

• 5.56mm M193 BT 56 +0/-2 grain with reference velocity of 3250 ft/s (990 m/s)
• 5.56mm M855 BT 61.8 ± 1.5 grain with reference velocity of 3115 ft/s (950 m/s)

3. Objective

The purpose of this RFI is to gather information from Respondents regarding the price, availability and properties of a level III+, commercial-off-the-shelf Hard Body Armour plate that is currently certified to NIJ 0101.06. Respondents are encouraged to provide more than one option.

4. Response Instructions

Respondents are requested to provide their comments, concerns and, where applicable, recommendations on how the requirements or objectives described in the RFI could be satisfied. Respondents should complete the summary table below for each of their responses in addition to supporting documentation. If more than one model/product is being offered, a separate package must be submitted.

Respondents are requested to provide sufficient documentation and information to support the product requirements listed herein. Respondents should explain any assumptions they make in their responses.

Respondents are asked to identify if their response, or any part of their response, is subject to the Controlled Goods Regulations.

All enquiries and communications with Canada regarding this RFI must be directed to the RFI Authority, preferably on or before the closing date of the RFI, by email to the RFI Authority:

Laura Williams
Supply Team Leader, Acquisitions Branch
Public Services and Procurement Canada / Government of Canada
(email on the official notice) / Tel: (number on the official notice)

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.