The RFP included further explanation of this requirement with respect to both non‑ballistic and ballistic testing. The requirement for test documentation stated: “Test documentation, which demonstrates that the meets the requirements defined in Table 1, shall be provided by the Offeror.” Id. Of relevance here are the requirements for test documentation and a technical narrative. With respect to the technical evaluation factor, the RFP instructed offerors to submit: (a) product samples (b) test documentation (c) a technical narrative and (d) a statement of compliance with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment. The RFP stated that the Army would evaluate proposals based on six factors: (1) technical, (2) workmanship, (3) quality assurance, (4) small business subcontracting, (5) delivery, and (6) price. The RFP included five contract line-item numbers (CLINs) requiring: submission of a technical data package (CLIN 1) first article testing (CLIN 2) delivery of complete samples after first article testing to be used in live-fire testing (CLIN 3) manufacture and delivery of a potential maximum quantity of 72,414 ballistic combat shirts (CLIN 4) and preparation and submission of a production process package (CLIN 5). The RFP contemplated the award of up to three fixed-price IDIQ contracts to the offerors who submitted the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offers. Agency Report (AR), Tab 21a, Original Purchase Description, at 1. On May 20, 2015, the Army issued the RFP for the procurement of ballistic combat shirts, described in the record as a flame-resistant Army combat shirt worn under body armor in combat operations. Point Blank argues that our decision was in error as to matters of law and fact that warrant reversal of our decision sustaining Protect the Force’s protest.
W91CRB-15-R-0027, which was issued by the Department of the Army for ballistic combat shirts. (Point Blank), of Pompano Beach, Florida, requests reconsideration of our decision sustaining the protest of Protect the Force, Inc. (PTF), of Alpharetta, Georgia, regarding the award of an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to three awardees, including Point Blank, under request for proposals (RFP) No.
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