Ballistics Helmet
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N63285-25-SSA-0014
- Agency
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Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose
- Place of performance
- Chesapeake, Virginia 23320, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Supply Systems Command is conducting market research for ballistic helmets required by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) to provide specialized protective equipment for law enforcement personnel. The procurement seeks high-performance ballistic helmets capable of stopping multiple 9mm impacts and withstanding extreme temperatures from -40°F to 140°F, with a minimum V50 fragmentation rating of 2,050 feet per second. The helmets must feature a high-cut design in Ranger Green color, one-size-fits-all configuration, weighing no more than 4 pounds, and include side rails, suspension system, retention system, and Velcro attachment points. Vendors are required to submit a 10-page capabilities statement that includes business details, previous similar contracts, recommended NAICS code, and an initial price estimate. The submission deadline is 11:00 AM EDT on July 24, 2025, with responses required to be sent to two specified points of contact: Pravin Upadhyay and Judith Campbell.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small business categories including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms, 8(a) certified companies, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Woman-Owned Small Businesses. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation, as this represents a market research phase rather than a formal solicitation. The government has not disclosed specific award values, budget ranges, or quantities of helmets required at this preliminary stage. The procurement falls under NAICS code 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) and PSC code 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose). The government emphasizes that this Sources Sought Announcement is purely for market research purposes to determine industry capability and capacity, with all vendor responses being voluntary and used solely for planning future acquisition strategies.
Notice text
The requirement is for Ballistic Helmets. Please review the attached source sought announcement (SSA) for more details.
Please send responses to both Point of Contacts (POCs) identified in the SSA.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SSA - Ballistic Helmet.pdf |
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