FY26 USAFAPS Football Helmets Specifications.pdf
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This document is a specifications sheet for FY26 USAFA Physical Security Football Helmets procured for the United States Air Force Academy.
The helmets must meet NOCSAE certification for competitive football and current concussion-mitigation standards for collegiate-level play, with compatibility for Riddell-certified annual reconditioning processes. Structurally, helmets must incorporate multi-layer or flex-panel architecture capable of dispersing linear and rotational forces, with high-energy absorption padding that is replaceable and maintains integrity under repeated impacts. A secure, adjustable chinstrap system is required to maintain fit during high-velocity contact. The helmets must support customized fit through modular padding or scanning-based fit systems while maintaining stability during sprinting, cutting, and collision movements, with ventilation and moisture-management features for extended practice and game durations. Compatibility requirements include Riddell Axiom facemasks, optional visor systems, and team-issued communication or sensor systems, with all accessories maintaining NOCSAE compliance when installed. For durability and sustainment, helmets must support a 10-year service life with annual reconditioning, with all replaceable components (padding, facemasks, chinstraps, visors) remaining commercially available throughout the helmet's life. The shell and hardware must withstand high-frequency use typical of collegiate-level training cycles.
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FY26 USAFA PS Football Helmets
SPECIFICATIONS
The football helmets must meet or exceed the following specifications:
1. Safety & Certification Requirements
Must be NOCSAE-certified for competitive football use.
Must meet or exceed current concussion-mitigation standards for collegiate-level play.
Must be compatible with Riddell-certified reconditioning processes for annual recertification.
2. Structural & Impact-Protection Requirements
Helmet shell must incorporate multi-layer or flex-panel architecture capable of dispersing linear and rotational forces.
Interior padding must provide high-energy absorption, maintain structural integrity under repeated impacts, and be replaceable.
Must include a secure, adjustable chinstrap system that maintains fit during high-velocity contact.
3. Fit, Comfort, and Athlete-Specific Adjustability
Helmet must support customized fit through modular padding or scanning-based fit systems.
Must maintain stability during sprinting, cutting, and collision movements.
Ventilation and moisture-management features must support extended practice and game durations.
4. Compatibility & Accessory Integration
Must be compatible with: Riddell Axiom facemasks
Optional visor systems
Team-issued communication or sensor systems (if used). All accessories must maintain NOCSAE compliance when installed.
5. Durability & Sustainment Requirements
Helmet must support a 10-year service life with annual reconditioning.
All replaceable components (padding, facemasks, chinstraps, visors) must be commercially available for the life of the helmet.
Shell and hardware must withstand high-frequency use typical of collegiate-level training cycles.
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