High Cut Enhanced Combat Helmet (HC ECH)

The United States Marine Corps, through Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), is procuring High Cut Enhanced Combat Helmets (HC ECH) featuring a high-edge cut ballistic shell with carbon epoxy-edged trim, advanced retention and suspension systems, and a modified Night Vision Device retention bracket. The procurement will be conducted as a commercial acquisition utilizing FAR parts 12 and 15 procedures. This pre-solicitation notice indicates the government's intent to award a sole-source contract to GENTEX Corporation under FAR 6.302-1 provisions, though the notice explicitly states this is informational only and does not constitute a binding commitment. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, interested vendors are invited to submit capability statements for government consideration. The anticipated solicitation release date is January 2026, and potential vendors seeking additional information should contact Contract Specialist Cheryl Dunn at cheryl.dunn.civ@usmc.mil.

No set-aside designations apply to this procurement. The incumbent contractor is GENTEX Corporation, which has been identified as the sole source for this acquisition. The pre-solicitation notice does not disclose specific award values or budget ranges for this opportunity. The contract will be structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with Firm Fixed Price terms, consisting of a base year followed by two one-year optional ordering periods from the date of contract award. The procurement is designated for testing purposes only and is categorized under PSC 8470 (Armor, Personal), though the full scope of procurement quantities and specific testing requirements are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice.