Ballistic Helmet RFI.docx

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE AND FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 15F06726PNNL01

Ballistic Helmets Due Date: 07/09/2026

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE AND FACILITIES DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

DISCLAIMER:

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION

Responses to this RFI may be used to formulate final requirements and/or to identify qualified vendors capable of meeting those requirements. The description below outlines preliminary requirements envisioned for a ballistic helmet with powered rails. The information gathered may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations.

BACKGROUND

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is conducting market research and seeking information regarding helmets. This requirement includes ballistic helmets with powered rails. While this RFI is not a request for proposal or quote, the FBI may utilize data received from this RFI to assist in formulating final requirements for a possible upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP).

The FBI requests that manufacturers of helmets review the preliminary requirements documented herein. The preliminary requirements do not necessarily represent the final requirements; rather, these preliminary requirements highlight areas of interest for the Government and industry partners should provide positive and negative feedback. That feedback may help to shape final requirements.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

This RFI is open to large and small businesses for market research only to request input from potential providers of ballistic helmets. This RFI is limited to manufacturers.

The FBI would like to know which firms can provide ballistic helmets for this contemplated requirement by identifying themselves and responding to this RFI. The FBI requests the following information:

1. Company name and business size.

2. Provide evidence to show that your company can provide the requested services and/or products required (i.e. technical ability, personnel, and experience). Information provided shall be succinct and related to the requested information in this RFI. All submissions shall be unclassified.

3. Address whether your company has a GSA Schedule and if they are capable of providing these services on schedule. If able to provide the services on schedule, provide the schedule and SIN.

4. Any other assumptions, comments, concerns, and/or questions relating to the contemplated services.

Required Information:

Contractor Legal/DBA Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Telephone:

Email Address:

DUNS Number:

Cage Code:

Facility Clearance (if applicable):

Applicable NAICS Codes:

Standard Business Size:

GSA Schedule:

NASA SEWP Contract:

CONTEMPLATED REQUIREMENT

Helmets that will meet standards must meet the following specifications or better:

DISCLAIMER and RESPONSES

THERE IS NO COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI. THIS IS BEING ISSUED SOLEY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICTIATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.201(e), RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE

1. All interested parties shall submit capability packages in response to this notice.

2. Do submit succinct, thoughtful responses to the requirements/questions listed in this RFI.

3. Do submit comments that address the FBI's requirements, assumptions, conditions or contemplated approaches to this future acquisition.

4. Do submit information and suggestions that may encourage new, different, or innovative approaches that would result in products, solutions, and direct savings to the FBI.

WHAT SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN YOUR RESPONSE

1. Do not submit proposals or offers.

2. Do not submit past performance information or general descriptions of corporate experience.

3. Do not submit requests to be considered for award or to be notified of a future solicitation.

4. Do not submit requests to be added to a mailing list or distribution list.

5. Do not submit questions or comments not related to this RFI.

6. Do not respond via telephone.

Questions Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contract Specialist, nslopresti@fbi.gov no later than 3:00pm CT, June 23rd, 2026. Questions will be formatted with subject line identifying the RFI Title. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by posting answers to the SAM.gov website; accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that all questions will be answered.

RFI SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Interested parties are requested to respond to this Sources Sought / RFI with a capability statement.

2. Capability statements will be in PDF, Microsoft Word, or Microsoft Excel format and are due 11:59pm CT, July 9th , 2026. Responses shall be limited to 15 pages and submitted to the Contracting Specialist, nslopresti@fbi.gov. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. All information should be UNCLASSIFIED material only. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

a. The capability statement shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum:

i. Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and email of designated point of contact.

ii. Company DUNS number, UEI, and CAGE Code.

iii. Business type (large business, small business, small, disadvantaged business, 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business etc.).

iv. System for Award Management (SAM) registered NAICS codes.

3. Capability statements must be received by the deadline to be considered.

Note the number of pages does not include the page with the administrative information requested above.

Submit RFI information via e-mail to the attention of:

Nathaniel Lopresti, Contract Specialist Federal Bureau of Investigation E-mail: Nslopresti@fbi.gov

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Microsoft_Excel_Worksheet.xlsx Ballistic Helmet

Ballistic Helmet

NIJ Standards: NIJ 0106.01 with NIJ 0108.01 Level IIIA (9mm FMJ / 44mag @ 1400 ft/s) threats

Shell Sizing and Coverage

Available Sizes Medium Large X-Large XX-Large

Head Size (Circumference) 20^7/8 - 22 in (53-56cm) 22 - 23^1/4 in (56-59cm) 23^1/4 - 24^3/8 in (59-62cm) 24^3/8 - 25^1/8 (62-64 cm)

Square Coverage 142in² (916 cm² ) 154in² (994cm²) 167in² (1077cm²) 176 in² (1135cm²)

Shell Weight

Available Sizes Medium Large X-Large XX-Large

Shell Weight 1.57 lbs (713g) 1.72 lbs (780g) 1.89 lbs (856g) 1.97 lbs (894g)

System Weight

Available Sizes Medium Large X-Large XX-Large

System Weight 2.61 lbs (1184g) 2.81 lbs (1275g) 2.95 lbs (1338g) 3.04 lbs (1379g)

Fragmentation Protection:

Projectile Minimum V50 BL(P) at 0º (±5º) Obliquity (ft/s) Minimum V50 BL(P) at 0º (±5º) Obliquity (m/s)

2 - Grain RCC 5,300 1,615

4 - Grain RCC 4,360 1,329

16 - Grain RCC 3,315 1,010

64 - Grain RCC 2,210 674

17 - Grain FSP 3,250 991

Resistance to Penetration:

Projectile V0 RTP at 0°(±3°) Obliquity (ft/s) V0 RTP at 0°(±3°) Obliquity (m/s)

9mm FMJ RN, 124 gr 1,470 448

9mm x 18mm SJLC, 105 gr 1,017 310

.44 Mag SWCGC, 240 gr 1,430 436

.44 Mag JHP, 240 gr 1,430 436

7.62mm x 23mm SJLC, 86 gr 1,475 450

7.62mm x 39mm LC, 123 gr 2,400 732

.40S&W GDHP, 180 gr 1,025 312

Miscellaneous Details:

Blunt Impact Proctection :

<150 G's at 10 ft/s per ACH CO/PD 05-04: 2007

Compression Testing:

Top-Bottom .020" (.51mm) Max @ 400 lbs. (181.44 kg) Per MICH Type II FQ/PD 06-35C: 2013

Side - Side .125" (3.18mm) Max @ 300 lbs (136.08 kg)

Environmental Resistance: Cold: -60ºF (-51ºC) Hot: 160ºF (71ºC) Weatherometer per ACH CO/PD 05-04:2007

Temperature Storage and Operating at Ambient Temperature Shock Flame Resistance Altitude Vibration

Seawater Field Agent Resistance

Shell Construction: Two-Stage Non Slit

Shell Thickness: 0.280" (M); 0.290" (L/XL/XXL)

Cut Style (Side Protection): High Cut

Available Sizes: Medium (M), Large (L), X-Large (XL), XX-Large (XXL)

Power Rail System

Power Rail System

Specifications Scalable Accessories

EMI Testing Standard: MIL-STD-461G Surefire Flashlight

Operating Temperature: -40ºF - 130ºF Princeton Tec Flexlight

Operating Humidity 0 - 95% RH non-condensing CORE Survival Strobes

Storage Temperature -40ºF- 160ºF

Ingress Protection (Water/Dust): IP67 - 1M to 1 hour

Saltwater Immersion: MIL-STD-810H rated

Impact: MIL-STD-810H rated

Elevation: Operational at 30,000ft, survives transport to 40,000/4 hours

Node Voltage: 13V

VAS Voltage: Auto-Selection 3V or 9V

NVGs Supported: PVS-31A, BNVD-1531, GPNVG-18, Kestrel, F-Pano, F-Bino, BNVD-F

System Weight (Rails & Hotshoe): 8oz (226g)

Available Sizes: One size (adjusts to fit M, L, XL, XXL) image10.emf

Microsoft_Excel_Worksheet1.xlsx Sheet1

Power Rail System

Specifications Scalable Accessories

EMI Testing Standard: MIL-STD-461G Surefire Flashlight

Operating Temperature: -40ºF - 130ºF Princeton Tec Flexlight

Operating Humidity 0 - 95% RH non-condensing CORE Survival Strobes

Storage Temperature -40ºF- 160ºF

Ingress Protection (Water/Dust): IP67 - 1M to 1 hour

Saltwater Immersion: MIL-STD-810H rated

Impact: MIL-STD-810H rated

Elevation: Operational at 30,000ft, survives transport to 40,000/4 hours

Node Voltage: 13V

VAS Voltage: Auto-Selection 3V or 9V

NVGs Supported: PVS-31A, BNVD-1531, GPNVG-18, Kestrel, F-Pano, F-Bino, BNVD-F

System Weight (Rails & Hotshoe): 8oz (226g)

Available Sizes: One size (adjusts to fit M, L, XL, XXL) image7.jpg image8.png