Full rate production (FRP) vital torso protection (VTP) lares small arms protective inserts (lsapi) plate variant

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Contract number
W91CRB26FA062
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$25,245,681

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$25,245,680.58 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 50% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Funding agency
PEO Soldier Acquisition Support Center, Department of Defense
NAICS code
332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
PSC
8470 Armor, Personal
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 2 offers Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Wichita, KS 67213, USA
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About this award

Leading Technology Composites Inc. (LTC), a Wichita, Kansas-based manufacturer of advanced composite ballistic protection systems, was awarded a delivery order valued at $25.2 million on January 21, 2026, for full-rate production of Vital Torso Protection (VTP) LARES Small Arms Protective Insert (LSAPI) plate variants. This firm fixed-price delivery order, issued without set-aside designation, is funded by the Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier within the U.S. Department of Defense and carries an ultimate completion date of July 16, 2027. The award represents a continuation of LTC's critical role as a primary supplier of ballistic protection equipment to the federal government, supporting PEO Soldier's mission to equip service members with advanced protective systems.

This delivery order is issued under a larger indefinite delivery contract framework that LTC holds with PEO Soldier for VTP LARES LSAPI ballistic plates, valued at $832 million and awarded in March 2025 with completion through March 2032. LTC's federal contracting portfolio demonstrates its competitive standing as a prime contractor, with recent major awards including $28.2 million from the Bureau of Industry and Security and $26.2 million from PEO Soldier for protective plates. Additionally, LTC serves as a subcontractor to major defense primes including Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, and General Dynamics, providing armor components and specialized protective equipment for military platforms and personnel protection systems.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract W91CRB26FA062?

W91CRB26FA062 was awarded to Leading Technology Composites Inc. by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on January 21, 2026.

How much is contract W91CRB26FA062 worth?

The government has obligated $25,245,681 on W91CRB26FA062.

Which agency awarded contract W91CRB26FA062?

ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W91CRB26FA062, with funding from PEO Soldier (Acquisition Support Center).

Is contract W91CRB26FA062 an order under another contract?

Yes. W91CRB26FA062 is a delivery order under W91CRB25D0012, an indefinite delivery contract.

Was contract W91CRB26FA062 competed?

The extent of competition for W91CRB26FA062 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.

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