Bethel Industries Inc.
Bethel Industries Inc. is a minority-owned, woman-owned small business manufacturer based in Jersey City, New Jersey. The company specializes in producing military uniforms, protective equipment, and body armor for the U.S. federal government. Bethel Industries has extensive experience supplying essential combat uniforms, ballistic vests, and other protective gear to various Department of Defense agencies and law enforcement organizations. As a registered vendor with the federal government since 2002, Bethel Industries has established itself as a reliable supplier of high-quality military and law enforcement equipment.
Through numerous prime federal contract awards, Bethel Industries has provided a wide range of products to support military readiness and law enforcement operations. The company has received multiple delivery orders from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles to supply over 850,000 pairs of woodland, desert, and Army Combat Uniform trousers, as well as extreme cold weather trousers. Bethel Industries has also been awarded significant contracts by the Department of the Army Acquisition Support Center PEO Soldier to produce Modular Scalable Vest Generation II systems, with delivery orders exceeding $130 million for over 200,000 protective vest systems. Additionally, the company has supplied rifle-resistant ballistic shields and plates to the Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation. These contracts demonstrate Bethel Industries' capability to manufacture and deliver large quantities of specialized military and law enforcement equipment.
Bethel Industries received a notable federal grant award from the Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Service in May 2020. The $17.6 million cooperative agreement, with a performance period through August 2024, was awarded to support COVID-19 response efforts under the Defense Production Act Title III. This grant focuses on enhancing Bethel Industries' capabilities in laser cutting technology and Department of Defense body armor carrier production. The award highlights the company's ability to adapt its manufacturing processes to meet urgent national needs and contribute to pandemic response initiatives.
Bethel Industries holds several significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) that showcase its diverse product offerings and long-term relationships with federal agencies. A recent $508 million multiple-award IDC with the Department of the Army, running through April 2033, enables the procurement of up to 2,114,880 Soldier Protection System Torso Extremity Protection Ballistic Combat Shirts. The company also holds two single-award IDCs with the Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation for rifle-rated and pistol-rated ballistic shields, with combined potential values of $13 million through 2029. Additionally, Bethel Industries has a $32.1 million single-award IDC with the Defense Logistics Agency for extreme cold weather trousers, under which it has received over $13 million in delivery orders to date. Perhaps most notably, the company holds an $813.5 million multiple-award IDC with the Department of the Army for the Modular Scalable Vest program, running through December 2029. Under this contract, Bethel Industries has received numerous delivery orders totaling over $89 million for the production of modular scalable vest systems and related equipment.
JGCZG3JR7195 315210
Not listed 3423 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA
9/17/02 3/4/25 Slate Solutions LLC
Slate Solutions LLC is a for-profit limited liability company registered to receive federal contract awards since January 2018. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of protective technical solutions, primarily focusing on body armor and related equipment for military and law enforcement applications. Slate Solutions provides a range of products including modular scalable vests, ballistic combat shirts, shoot packs, and other protective gear to various branches of the U.S. military, particularly the Army and Navy.
Through its prime federal contract awards, Slate Solutions has delivered a variety of protective equipment to the Department of Defense. For the U.S. Army, the company has supplied Modular Scalable Vest (MSV) systems, including carriers, ballistic packages, and spares, as well as Pathfinder-S shoot packs. These contracts have been awarded by the Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, a major acquisition organization within the Army. For the Navy, Slate Solutions has provided various types of vests, including large and medium black vests, through contracts with the Naval Sea Systems Command. The company has also performed First Article Testing (FAT) services for new body armor variants. Some of these contracts have been designated as total small business set-asides. As a subcontractor to Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc., Slate Solutions has contributed to multiple Navy contracts, likely providing similar protective equipment.
Slate Solutions holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) with the U.S. military. The largest is an $837.6 million contract with the Army's PEO Soldier for Modular Scalable Vests and related spare parts, running through 2029. Under this vehicle, the company has received orders for tens of thousands of MSV systems. Another Army IDC, valued at $17.3 million and set aside for small businesses, covers Pathfinder S and MSV shoot packs through 2027. Most recently, Slate Solutions was awarded a $650.9 million IDC for Ballistic Combat Shirts, part of the Army's Soldier Protection System Torso Extremity Protection program, extending until 2033. With the Navy, the company holds a $17.3 million IDC for various vest types through 2025. These IDCs demonstrate Slate Solutions' significant role in supplying critical protective equipment to U.S. military personnel across multiple branches and programs.
LHJWQ8M751Z8 315990
Not listed 7060 W State Rd 84 #12, Davie, FL 33317, USA
1/15/18 7/26/25 Carter Enterprises LLC
Carter Enterprises LLC, doing business as Mil-Spec Enterprises, is a Small Business Administration (SBA) certified HUBZone small business that specializes in manufacturing and supplying military uniforms, personal protective equipment, and other textile items to the U.S. federal government. Based in Brooklyn, New York, the company has established itself as a key supplier for various Department of Defense agencies, providing a wide range of critical gear and apparel for military personnel. Mil-Spec Enterprises has demonstrated capabilities in producing and delivering items such as plate carriers, modular scalable vests, combat uniforms, and protective undergarments.
Through its numerous prime contract awards, Mil-Spec Enterprises has provided an extensive array of products to federal agencies. These include dress gloves, fireman's shirts, combat coats and trousers, small arms protective vests, and field packs for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles. The company has also supplied Plate Carrier Generation III systems to the U.S. Marine Corps and Modular Scalable Vests to the U.S. Army. Notable contracts include a $33.8 million award for small arms protective vests and multiple multi-million dollar orders for plate carriers and modular scalable vests. While most of Mil-Spec's work has been as a prime contractor, they have also served as a subcontractor to larger firms like Point Blank Enterprises, Inc., providing components for body armor systems. Many of the company's awards have been designated as small business or HUBZone set-asides, reflecting its status as a certified small business.
Mil-Spec Enterprises holds several significant Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles that showcase its capacity to meet large-scale federal procurement needs. These include a $37.9 million single-award IDIQ with the U.S. Marine Corps for Plate Carrier Generation Three systems, under which the company has received multiple delivery orders. The firm also holds a position on a multiple-award IDIQ worth $16.7 million with the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office Soldier for Pathfinder S and Modular Scalable Vest shootpacks. Perhaps most notably, Mil-Spec Enterprises is a holder of the $785 million Modular Scalable Vest (MSV) IDIQ contract with the U.S. Army, having received nearly $63 million in delivery orders to date for modular scalable vests and associated components. Additionally, the company has IDVs with the DLA for dress gloves and aircrew combat uniforms, further demonstrating its diverse manufacturing capabilities and strong position as a supplier of essential military clothing and equipment.
CY6HD5HC8E55 339113
Not listed 4610 12th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219, USA
1/26/08 5/8/25 Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.
Point Blank Enterprises, Inc., doing business as The Protective Group. A Point Blank, is a leading provider of high-performance protective solutions for military, defense, and law enforcement applications. As a for-profit organization and self-certified HUBZone joint venture, the company specializes in manufacturing and delivering a wide range of personal protective equipment and surveillance platforms to the U.S. federal government. Point Blank Enterprises operates manufacturing facilities in Pompano Beach and Miami Gardens, Florida, allowing it to fulfill large-scale contracts for various federal agencies. The company has established itself as a key supplier of ballistic plates, inserts, shields, vests, carriers, uniforms, and vehicles integrated with surveillance systems.
Through its prime and sub federal contract awards, Point Blank Enterprises has provided an extensive array of goods and services to multiple government agencies. The company has delivered Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI) and other ballistic protective equipment to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, lightweight plates and side plates to the United States Marine Corps, and maritime buoyant plates to the Naval Sea Systems Command. Point Blank has also supplied surveillance platforms, including full-size SUVs and minivans equipped with premium IP surveillance systems, to the General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service in support of the Drug Enforcement Administration's surveillance programs. Additionally, the company has fulfilled orders for ballistic vests, ceramic plates, and other protective gear for the Department of Veterans Affairs and various law enforcement agencies. While most contracts have been awarded without set-aside designations, some awards from the Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection have been set aside for small businesses.
Point Blank Enterprises holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with federal agencies. A notable IDV is the $696 million contract with the U.S. Army for Modular Scalable Vests (MSV) and spare parts, running through December 2029. Under this vehicle, the company has received multiple delivery orders totaling over $90 million for the production of more than 200,000 MSV systems. Another important IDV is the $71 million contract with the Army Materiel Command Security Assistance Command for Foreign Military Sales Small Arms Protective Inserts, facilitating the transfer of protective equipment to international partners. The company also holds IDVs with the Naval Sea Systems Command for maritime buoyant plates and ballistic vests, valued at approximately $18 million each. Additionally, Point Blank has a $209 million IDV with the Defense Logistics Agency for ESAPI plates and a $50 million Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command for ballistic armoring systems and accessories. These IDVs demonstrate Point Blank's capacity to provide a wide range of protective solutions across multiple defense and law enforcement agencies.
MWB7AGLDHC97 315990
Not listed 2102 SW 2nd St, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, USA
10/31/13 7/31/25 Central Lake Armor Express Inc.
Central Lake Armor Express Inc., doing business as Armor Express, is a for-profit manufacturer of ballistic and stab/spike protection equipment located in Central Lake, Michigan. The company specializes in producing a comprehensive range of protective gear for federal law enforcement, military, and security agencies, including body armor, ballistic vests, tactical vests, helmets, plates, and related accessories. Registered in SAM.gov since 2006, Armor Express has established itself as a critical supplier of personal protective equipment to numerous federal agencies, consistently delivering high-quality, mission-critical defensive solutions across civilian and defense sectors.
The company has been awarded numerous prime federal contract awards across various agencies, predominantly providing body armor, ballistic panels, helmets, and protective vests to civilian federal agencies such as the U.S. Marshals Service, Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Secret Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Customs and Border Protection. Most contract awards are firm-fixed-price purchase orders and delivery orders without set-aside designations, though some contracts have been awarded under small business or HUBZone set-asides. Contract values range from a few thousand dollars to nearly $1 million, covering equipment like tactical helmets, body armor kits, ballistic plates, stab-resistant vests, and specialized protective gear for law enforcement training and field operations.
Armor Express holds three significant federal contract indefinite delivery vehicles (IDVs): a $776 million Modular Scalable Vest (MSV) IDV with the Department of the Army's Program Executive Office Soldier, a $30 million blanket purchase agreement with the U.S. Secret Service for ballistic vests and body armor, and a Multiple Award Schedule contract with the General Services Administration. These IDVs enable Armor Express to provide scalable, configurable protective equipment across multiple agencies. The Army's MSV contract, which runs through December 2029, focuses on providing lightweight, modular body armor systems for different mission requirements. The Secret Service BPA covers ballistic vests, body armor, and concealment vests, while the GSA Multiple Award Schedule allows for streamlined procurement of protective equipment by various federal agencies.
JCWBXRQCL8K7 315990
Not listed 750 Fieldcrest Rd, Eden, NC 27288, USA
5/24/06 8/14/25