USAFADS F16 Helmets

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Solicitation number
F3GHDA6133AG01
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Nellis AFB, Nevada 89191, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The United States Air Force, 99 CONS at Nellis AFB, Nevada, is seeking capabilities packages from small businesses and socio-economic small business categories (8(a), HUBZone, SDVO) for custom HGU-55/P Thunderbird helmets for the USAFADS F-16 demonstration squadron, with responses due by July 6, 2026. No solicitation currently exists; this is a sources-sought notice to inform the Government's decision on whether to issue a formal Request for Quotes. The Government reserves the right to consider a total small business set-aside based on capability responses received.

Respondents must demonstrate compliance with detailed technical specifications including custom-molded liners, integrated communications components, oxygen mask fittings, F-16C/D avionics compatibility, and Thunderbird-specific paint and finishing. The procurement specifies three helmet configurations with 10 units each: HGU-55/E EEK Fiberglass in Large with Large-Red SCL Liner, X-Large with Large-Red SCL Liner, and Medium with Large-Red SCL Liner. These custom helmets are procured annually to support pilot turnover, operational wear, and life cycle replacement and cannot be sourced through standard Air Force Equipment supply channels.

All helmets are controlled under US Export Administration Regulations or International Traffic in Arms Regulations; export, re-export, transfer, or sale to non-US persons is prohibited without required government licenses or written approvals. Respondents must indicate socio-economic status, foreign ownership/control status, and any contemplated use of foreign national employees. All prospective contractors must be registered in SAM. The assigned NAICS code is 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) with a 600-person size standard.

Notice text

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS (Not a Notice of Solicitation) - F3GHDA6133AG01

The United States Air Force, 99 CONS, Nellis AFB, NV is seeking capabilities packages of potential sources, including small business (SB), 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) small businesses that are capable of providing - USAFADS F16 Helmets as defined in the attached Brand Name or Equal Requirement Description. Firms that respond shall specify that their services meet the specifications provided in the attachment below and provide detailed information to show clear technical compliance.

Detailed Specifications are listed in the attachment identified below:

  1. Attachment 1- Salient Characteristics
     

All interested firms shall submit a response demonstrating their capability to provide these items to the Primary Point of Contact listed below. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation (Request for Quotes) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion.


The NAICS Code assigned to this acquisition is 315990 –    Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing with a size standard of 600 persons. Firms responding should indicate their size in relation to this size standard, and indicate socio-economic status (SB, 8(a), SDVO, or HUBZone). Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract.  No set-aside decision has been made.  Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that small business prime contractors must perform at least 50% of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14. 

Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any Government assessments. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business program.  To ensure your response along with any and all attachments are received, attachment(s) must be less than 10 MB [in total].  It is the responsibility of the respondent to contact the government to confirm receipt prior to the offer due date and time.

CAPABILITIES PACKAGE: All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates their capability to provide the required commodities. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements.

Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: sedrina.welches@us.af.mil. All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads “F3GHDA6133AG01 - USAFADS F16 Helmets” If this subject line is not included, the email may not get through email filters at Nellis AFB. Filters are designed to delete emails without a subject or with a suspicious subject or attachments. Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xsls or .xls documents are attached to your email. All other attachments may be deleted. Responses shall be emailed to:

99 CONS,
POC – SrA Sedrina Welches  
Email: sedrina.welches@us.af.mil

RESPONSES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 6 JULY 2026 BY 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to the POC listed above.

Files

File Type Posted
Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Notice of Intent to Sole Source –USAFADS F16 Helmets Latest special notice Special Notice
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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