Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC

Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC is a foreign-owned, for-profit manufacturer specializing in advanced protective equipment for military and defense applications. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since August 2019, the company focuses on producing critical safety gear such as combat helmets, head protection systems, and body armor components. As a child entity within a larger corporate structure, Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC has established itself as a key supplier of high-performance protective equipment to various U.S. military and defense agencies.

The company has been awarded numerous prime federal contracts for the production and delivery of advanced military protective equipment. These contracts primarily involve the manufacture of Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System (NG IHPS) helmets, advanced communication helmets, and Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI). The majority of these awards have come from key defense agencies including the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles and the Army's Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier. None of the contracts have utilized set-aside designations, indicating the company's ability to compete in the unrestricted federal marketplace. Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC has also engaged in subcontracting work with major defense contractors like Boeing, Bell Textron, and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, performing specialized tasks related to armor assemblies, aircraft parts, and testing services.

The company holds two significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contracts that enable large-scale procurement of protective equipment. The first is a $204,254,577 single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract with DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles for advanced combat and communication helmets, running through February 2027. The second is a $676,184,370 multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with PEO Soldier for the Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System, extending until September 2028. These IDVs have generated numerous task orders ranging from $1.2 million to $42.3 million, supporting the efficient procurement of critical protective equipment across U.S. military services. The company has consistently demonstrated its capability to deliver large quantities of advanced protective gear, including over 850,000 advanced combat and communication helmets and more than 66,000 Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System units.