Purchase Order SPE1C125V0812

The U.S. Defense Department's Clothing and Textiles division awarded Gentex Corporation a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $2,815.96 on August 5, 2025, for the delivery of flyer's helmets. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of January 2, 2026, will be performed at Gentex's facility in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. No set-aside designation was applied to this award, indicating open competition. Gentex Corporation, a global manufacturer of advanced protective equipment headquartered in Carbondale, has been a registered SAM.gov supplier since 2002 and maintains a strong track record as a critical supplier of sophisticated protective technologies to multiple U.S. federal agencies.

This purchase order represents a routine procurement within Gentex's core business of designing and producing specialized helmet systems for military applications. The company's extensive portfolio includes flight helmets, ballistic helmets, and ground troop helmets, along with associated accessories and communication components. Gentex has established itself as a primary supplier across numerous defense agencies, including the Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Special Operations Command. The company also holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Vehicles with these agencies, including a $1.8 million Blanket Purchase Agreement with the U.S. Army for Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System helmet systems, demonstrating its strategic importance in military equipment procurement.