HObIT Day Visors

The Department of the Army National Guard has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research for HoBIT Day Visors, specifically shaded visors designed for F-16 fighter pilot helmets. This RFI seeks information from potential sources about their capabilities to supply the HoBIT F-16 Day Visor Assembly Part No. V14672-02-01, manufactured by Thales Defense & Security Inc. or an equivalent product. The procurement falls under NAICS code 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 600 employees, and respondents must indicate whether they qualify as small or large businesses under this classification. This is strictly an information-gathering exercise and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment by the government to issue future procurement opportunities. The RFI response deadline is August 26, 2025, and the government will not compensate respondents for any costs incurred in preparing their submissions.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified businesses regardless of size. Thales Defense & Security Inc. is identified as the original manufacturer of the required visor assembly, though the government is seeking information about equivalent products from other potential suppliers. The RFI does not specify award values, budget ranges, or quantities needed, as this is purely a market research initiative to inform future acquisition strategy development. The government has not yet determined its acquisition approach and emphasizes that market research results will guide the direction of any potential future procurement. Companies interested in future opportunities related to this requirement should monitor sam.gov for any formal solicitations that may be released following completion of this market research phase.