The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles has awarded Gentex Corporation, a global leader in protective gear solutions, a $21,046,644.58 Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to procure flyers' helmets. This single-award IDC has an ultimate completion date of September 23, 2025. Under this contract, Gentex has received multiple firm fixed-price delivery orders to supply flyers' helmets in sizes ranging from medium to X-large, with values ranging from $46,779.92 to $1,552,242.80. The delivery orders have periods of performance through April 2025, with place of performance at Gentex's facility in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. Gentex is an experienced manufacturer of a wide range of protective equipment, including flight helmets, ballistic helmets, and combat vehicle components, primarily serving the U.S. Department of Defense and its branches. The original solicitation sought to acquire the HGU-55/P Helmet with MBU-20/P Standard and High Speed Visors, which are critical safety items providing impact protection and communication/oxygen access for military personnel. The solicitation was issued on an unrestricted basis as an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity contract with a base year and three one-year options. The contract aims to efficiently procure these specialized flight helmets for the U.S. military, with annual order limitations and delivery lead times specified.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| P00013 | Exercise an Option | $0 | 9/19/24 | |
| P00012 | Change Order | $0 | 6/21/24 | |
| P00011 | Change Order | $0 | 4/19/24 | |
| P00010 | Exercise an Option | $0 | 9/19/23 | |
| P00009 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 7/3/23 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Delivery Order SPE1C121D1500-SPE1C123F5824 | Gentex Corporation | $634.8k | 9/27/23 | 4/26/24 | 9/27/23 | |
Delivery Order SPE1C121D1500-SPE1C124F0889 | Gentex Corporation | $240.4k | 12/1/23 | 4/25/24 | 12/1/23 | |
Delivery Order SPE1C121D1500-SPE1C123F0094 | Gentex Corporation | $954.2k | 10/6/22 | 8/24/23 | 10/6/22 | |
Delivery Order SPE1C121D1500-SPE1C122F4184 | Gentex Corporation | $587.6k | 6/13/22 | 2/27/23 | 6/13/22 | |
Delivery Order SPE1C121D1500-SPE1C124F1440 | Gentex Corporation | $873.3k | 1/3/24 | 7/26/24 | 1/3/24 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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HGU-55/P HELMET WITH MBU-20/P HIGH SPEED AND MBU-20/P STANDARD VISORS | SPE1C1-20-R-0079 | Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles | Pre-Solicitation 1/1 | 5/11/20, 2:24 PM |