Sim Protection
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W50S7T25QA008
- Agency
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Illinois National Guard
Army National Guard, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8470 Armor, Personal
- Place of performance
- Peoria, Illinois 61607, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Illinois Army National Guard seeks specialized protective gear for force-on-force training exercises, with proposals due July 30, 2026. The procurement is a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside restricted to NAICS 315990.
Place of performance is Bartonville, Illinois. The requirement comprises four contract line items: 40 female groin protectors (General Dynamics Part No. 8971771 or equal), 50 male groin protectors (General Dynamics Part No. 8971770 or equal), 50 throat protectors (General Dynamics Part No. 8971764 or equal), and 50 helmet head protectors (General Dynamics Part No. 8972264 or equal). All items must be rated to protect against blunt force trauma from simunition ammunition, manufactured with strong high-quality materials capable of withstanding intense outdoor training environments, lightweight, adjustable to accommodate different body sizes, and securely attachable to personnel. Delivery is due September 30, 2026, with FOB Destination and contractor responsibility for transportation costs, to AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, 2323 S Airport Road Building 15, Peoria, Illinois 61607-1498.
The estimated contract value is $23,600. Evaluation weighs price and technical capability equally, with past performance as a factor. The PSC code is 8470, Armor, Personal. Amendment 0001, posted July 20, 2026, clarified submission of offer contact information. The Government intends to award without discussion. All electronic documents must be submitted in standard Microsoft or Adobe formats with net file size under 10 MB and must not be secured or locked. Offerors must be registered in SAM. Contact MSgt Natalie Gootee at natalie.gootee.4@us.af.mil or 309-633-5723.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
**AMENDMENT 0001 POSTED 20 JULY 2026. Clarified submission of offer contact information. Added to Attachments**
Submission of offers:
Offers must be submitted electronically to the Point of Contact by the response date and time. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the offeror’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the documents in the RFQ. It is the Government’s intention to award without discussion. Offerors are encouraged to present their best Quote and prices in their initial submission. The Government reserves the right to hold discussions.
PLEASE NOTE:
Electronic Documents: All electronic documents must NOT be "secured", "locked", or otherwise inaccessible. Submitter risks rejection if documents prove inhospitable to viewing and evaluation. Utilize standard Microsoft or Adobe formats, and net file size of all documents should be less than 10MB.
Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). To register go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. You will need your Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number to register. Instructions for registering are on the web page.
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Information regarding the solicitation may be directed to the point of contact noted above.
Point of Contact: MSgt Natalie Gootee, natalie.gootee.4@us.af.mil, 309-633-5723
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The requirement is for specialized protective gear for use in force-on-force training exercises. The equipment must provide adequate protection from simunition ammunition while allowing full mobility and realistic training parameters.
CLIN 0001: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8971771, or equal Female Groin Protectors - Must be rated specifically to protect members against blunt force trauma from simunition ammunition. They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of withstanding intense outdoor training environments. Items must be securely attachable to the member, lightweight, and adjustable to accommodate different body sizes - Quantity: 40 Each
CLIN 0002: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8971770, or equal Male Groin Protectors - Must be rated specifically to protect members against blunt force trauma from simunition ammunition. They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of withstanding intense outdoor training environments. Items must be securely attachable to the member, lightweight, and adjustable to accommodate different body sizes - Quantity: 50 Each
CLIN 0003: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8971764, or equal Throat Protectors - Must be rated specifically to protect members against blunt force trauma from simunition ammunition. They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of withstanding intense outdoor training environments. Items must be securely attachable to the member, lightweight, and adjustable to accommodate different body sizes. Must provide comfortable and adjustable wear while significantly reducing the pain of a simunition round strike - Quantity: 50 Each
CLIN 0004: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8972264, or equal Helmet Head Protectors, Must be rated specifically to protect members against blunt force trauma from simunition ammunition. They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of withstanding intense outdoor training environments. Must be a one-size-fits-all design specifically tailored to allow the user to maintain a proper cheek weld for firing a weapon. The fabric/material must be easy to clean, relatively light to wear, and the visor/goggle system must feature anti-fog capabilities to maintain visibility during strenuous activity - Quantity: 50 Each
Update #1 ·
The requirement is for specialized protective gear for use in force-on-force training exercises. The equipment must provide adequate protection from simunition ammunition while allowing full mobility and realistic training parameters.
CLIN 0001: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8971771, or equal Female Groin Protectors - Must be rated specifically to protect members against blunt force trauma from simunition ammunition. They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of withstanding intense outdoor training environments. Items must be securely attachable to the member, lightweight, and adjustable to accommodate different body sizes - Quantity: 40 Each
CLIN 0002: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8971770, or equal Male Groin Protectors - Must be rated specifically to protect members against blunt force trauma from simunition ammunition. They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of withstanding intense outdoor training environments. Items must be securely attachable to the member, lightweight, and adjustable to accommodate different body sizes - Quantity: 50 Each
CLIN 0003: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8971764, or equal Throat Protectors - Must be rated specifically to protect members against blunt force trauma from simunition ammunition. They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of withstanding intense outdoor training environments. Items must be securely attachable to the member, lightweight, and adjustable to accommodate different body sizes. Must provide comfortable and adjustable wear while significantly reducing the pain of a simunition round strike - Quantity: 50 Each
CLIN 0004: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8972264, or equal Helmet Head Protectors, Must be rated specifically to protect members against blunt force trauma from simunition ammunition. They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of withstanding intense outdoor training environments. Must be a one-size-fits-all design specifically tailored to allow the user to maintain a proper cheek weld for firing a weapon. The fabric/material must be easy to clean, relatively light to wear, and the visor/goggle system must feature anti-fog capabilities to maintain visibility during strenuous activity - Quantity: 50 Each
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