Helmet, ground troop
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- SPE1C124F4897
- Awardee
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Gentex Corporation UEI QZ9NQ1EM31T3
- Awarding agency
-
Clothing and Textiles
Troop Support, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $26,731,404
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $26,731,404.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8470 Armor, Personal
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Carbondale, PA 18407, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $26,731,404 |
About this award
Gentex Corporation, a Carbondale, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of advanced protective equipment, was awarded a delivery order on June 28, 2024, for ground troop helmets with a ceiling value of $26.7 million. This firm fixed-price contract, with an ultimate completion date of December 30, 2025, represents a continuation of Gentex's established role as a critical supplier of sophisticated protective technologies to U.S. Department of Defense agencies. The contract carries no set-aside designation, reflecting Gentex's competitive positioning in the federal marketplace for specialized helmet systems and related protective equipment.
The award was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency, which manages clothing and textiles procurement for military applications. Gentex has demonstrated substantial expertise in helmet development across multiple military branches and commands, including the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and U.S. Special Operations Command. The company maintains several significant indefinite delivery vehicles, including contracts for Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System helmets, which provide context for its technical capabilities and strategic importance in military equipment procurement. This delivery order aligns with Gentex's core competencies in designing advanced helmet systems and associated accessories such as liners, visors, chin straps, and communication components for ground force applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract SPE1C124F4897?
SPE1C124F4897 was awarded to Gentex Corporation by Clothing and Textiles (Troop Support) on June 28, 2024.
How much is contract SPE1C124F4897 worth?
The government has obligated $26,731,404 on SPE1C124F4897.
Is contract SPE1C124F4897 an order under another contract?
Yes. SPE1C124F4897 is a delivery order under SPE1C123D0041, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract SPE1C124F4897 competed?
The extent of competition for SPE1C124F4897 was full and open competition.
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