The purpose of this procurement is to assist in the development of the naval aircrew emergency armor release (NACEAR) for use in the viper vest system.
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N0042126C1003
- Awardee
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Bunker Supply Co LLC UEI P1JZG3RN1KR7
- Awarding agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $175,182
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $175,182.05 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 85% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Patuxent River, MD 20670, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Naval Air Warfare Center awarded a $175,182.05 firm fixed-price definitive contract to Bunker Supply Co LLC on December 23, 2025, to support the development of the Naval Aircrew Emergency Armor Release (NACEAR) system for integration with the Viper Vest, a body armor platform used by naval aviators. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of December 28, 2026, carries no set-aside designation and will be performed at Naval Air Warfare Center's facility in Patuxent River, Maryland. This award represents a continuation of Bunker Supply's engagement with the Naval Air Warfare Center on advanced warfighting technologies, building on the company's established expertise in body armor solutions and tactical equipment development.
Bunker Supply Co LLC, a California-based small business specializing in military technology solutions, brings substantial relevant experience to this effort through its extensive Small Business Innovation Research program participation and prior delivery of body armor cooling systems under the ACCLIMATE program. The company's federal contract portfolio demonstrates consistent performance across the Department of Defense, including a $975 million Air Force Life Cycle Management Center indefinite delivery contract and a $5 million Air Force Headquarters IDC for SBIR Phase III work. This NACEAR development contract leverages the contractor's proven capabilities in designing specialized equipment that enhances warfighter readiness and operational effectiveness within Navy aviation operations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N0042126C1003?
N0042126C1003 was awarded to Bunker Supply Co LLC by Naval Air Warfare Center (Naval Air Systems Command) on December 23, 2025.
How much is contract N0042126C1003 worth?
The government has obligated $175,182 on N0042126C1003.
Was contract N0042126C1003 competed?
The extent of competition for N0042126C1003 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.
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