Purchase Order SPE1C125P1175

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support awarded Gentex Corporation a $244,617.25 firm fixed-price purchase order on August 28, 2025, for the procurement of 425 military flight helmet visors (NSN 8475013628480). The contract, which carries an ultimate completion date of March 2, 2026, fulfills a competitive Request for Quote solicitation posted in May 2025. The visors will be delivered to the Travis Association for the Blind under three separate line items with staggered delivery schedules ranging from 90 to 150 days after order, with quantities of 140, 140, and 145 units respectively. The procurement is not set aside for any specific category of business and falls under NAICS 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 84-P (Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry).

Gentex Corporation, a global manufacturer of protective equipment headquartered in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, is well-positioned as the prime contractor for this award. The company has established itself as a critical supplier of sophisticated protective technologies to U.S. federal defense agencies, with core competencies in designing and producing advanced helmet systems and associated accessories. Gentex maintains significant relationships with major funding agencies including the Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, and U.S. Special Operations Command, and holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Vehicles for helmet-related procurement, including a $1.8 million Blanket Purchase Agreement with RDECOM for Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System helmet systems. This purchase order represents continued engagement with DLA for specialized protective equipment components supporting military operations.