Contract · Federal

High-Cut Ballistic Helmets

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Location: PHILADELPHIA, PA
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Aug 28, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)

Timeline

Posted

Aug 28, 2026
Status

Closing soon

What this contract is for

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Location: PHILADELPHIA, PA
Scope: Federal

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Subject: High-Cut Ballistic Helmets Notice Type: Request for Information / Sources Sought 1.

PURPOSE This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued for informational and market research purposes only.

This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Request for Quotation (RFQ), nor is it considered to be a commitment by the Government/Issuing Agency.

The purpose of this RFI is to identify qualified vendors and manufacturers capable of providing Berry Amendment Compliant commercial High-Cut Ballistic Helmets.

All quantities listed within this RFI are estimated quantities and are subject to change.

The contract shall be issued as a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) type contract with up to five (5) separately priced tiers, spanning 12 months each.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS All proposed solutions must meet the following general requirements: Berry Amendment Compliance: All items, materials, and manufacturing processes must be 100% Berry Amendment compliant.

Proof of compliance will be required.

Helmets that must meet or exceed ballistic performance NIJ Level III-A (according to NIJ STD 0106.01/0108.01) standard.

Sizing: All helmets must be available in Small (S) to Extra-Large (XL) sizes.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS & ESTIMATED QUANTITIES Estimated Quantity: 2,875 units total to be ordered in any combination of sizes Small to Extra Large (Multiple procurement tiers ranging from 240 to 975 units per tier).

Required Features: Must meet or exceed ballistic performance NIJ Level III-A (according to NIJ STD 0106.01/0108.01) standard.

Must meet MIL-STD-810G methods/Environmental Conditions.

Must fit sizes S-XL.

Must be available in ranger green color.

Must have accessory mounting system.

Must have a customizable fit by being equipped with...

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