Gentex Corporation's Manchester, New Hampshire division was awarded a $115,980 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support on November 25, 2025, for 400 units of NRP Argonaut CEP A0 hardware (National Stock Number 4220016099415). This contract, which carries no set-aside designation, requires delivery to DLA Distribution facility W1A8 within 240 days of order, with an ultimate completion date of June 2, 2026. The procurement was conducted through a competitive Request for Quotation process that was open to all responsible sources, with Gentex selected as the awarded contractor based on its submission in response to the seven-day solicitation window that closed on November 27, 2025.
Gentex Corporation is a leading manufacturer of protective equipment and specialized communication systems for defense and government applications, and its Manchester division has established itself as a critical supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency across multiple product categories including communication interface units, microphone adapters, and cable assemblies. The parent company, headquartered in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, maintains an extensive portfolio of federal contracts with major defense agencies including the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command, with particular expertise in advanced helmet systems and protective technologies. This award represents a continuation of Gentex's established role as a prime contractor in the DLA supply chain for specialized hardware components supporting military and government operational requirements.