FTHS Ballistic Helmets
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- Solicitation number
- H92403_FTHS_Ballistic_Helmets
- Agency
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US Special Operations Command
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8465 Individual Equipment
- Place of performance
- Simpson, Pennsylvania, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
United States Special Operations Command intends to extend the ordering period for IDIQ contract H9240319D0003, Family of Tactical Helmet Systems (FTHS), with incumbent Gentex Corporation through August 10, 2027; the current contract expires August 11, 2026.
The extension provides continuity during an ongoing 10 USC 4022 Other Transaction Authority (OTA) prototype competition for FTHS Ground Ballistic Helmets that USSOCOM has conducted over the past 10+ months. Should a successful performer emerge from that competition, USSOCOM intends to award a follow-on production contract under the same competition vehicle.
This notice is informational only and does not constitute a formal RFQ or RFP; responses are not offers and do not obligate the Government to award a contract. However, FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii) permits all responsible sources to submit additional capability statements for Government consideration. Submissions must include clear, factual documentation of capability to execute the requirement and must reach the Government by June 10, 2026. Direct all inquiries and responses to Reuben T. Yancey (reuben.t.yancey.mil@socom.mil) and Carlos Cotto (carlos.cotto@socom.mil); senders are responsible for confirming timely receipt.
NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing); PSC 8465 (Individual Equipment).
Notice text
The notice is for informational purposes only IAW DFARS PGI 206.302-1(d).
This is not a formal Request for Quote/Request for Proposal (RFQ/RFP). Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has the need to extend the ordering period for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, H9240319D0003, Family of Tactical Helmet Systems (FTHS) with Gentex Corporation, 324 Main Street, Simpson, PA, 18407-1182, USA.
The above contract is set to expire on 11 August 2026. The Program Executive Office-Special Operations Forces Warrior (PEO-SW) Program Management Protection and Integration (PM PI) intends to extend the current ordering period under H9240319D0003 for 12 months (i.e. until 10 August 2027). This extension is necessary to allow for additional time under the ongoing 10 USC 4022 Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for Prototype Project FTHS Ground Ballistic Helmets (reference SAM.gov Notice ID H9240324R00XX092324) competition, which USSOCOM has been conducting over the last 10+ months. Should USSOCOM have a successful performer under that competition, the intent is to award a follow-on production contract under that competition.
Per FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit additional capability statements that will be considered by the agency. Any party responding to this notice shall send clear, factual documentation demonstrating their ability to execute this requirement.
All replies must be provided to the Government no later than the due date. All inquiries and responses concerning this notice shall be sent in writing via email to Reuben T. Yancey at reuben.t.yancey.mil@socom.mil and Carlos Cotto at carlos.cotto@socom.mil. Senders are responsible for ensuring the complete transmission and timely receipt.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FTHS Ballistic Helmets | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| FTHS Ballistic Helmets | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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