Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC
Part of 3M Company
- UEI
- TJK8CV4JYKU5
- CAGE
- 8DZH7
- SAM.gov registration
- Expired
Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
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Its parent company, 3M Company, ranks:
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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Parent
3M Company · Saint Paul, MN
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Parent
3M Company · Saint Paul, MN
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- SAM.gov registration date
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $0 |
| FY2024 | $0 |
| FY2023 | $44,262,804 |
Contract vehicles
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esapi | Clothing and Textiles (DLA) | $2,583,265 | |
| Guaranteed minimum - delivery order for first article test (FAT) items. | ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground | $1,290,162 | |
| Esapi | Clothing and Textiles (DLA) | $20,448,954 | |
| This order provides for the base contract minimum guarantee. | ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground | $71,540 | |
| This order provides the base contract minimum guarantee. | ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground | $625,704 |
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About the company
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.
Quick answers
Is Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC's SAM.gov registration expired on March 22, 2024.
Which contract vehicles does Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC hold?
Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC holds a place on 1 federal contract vehicle: NG IHPS.
How much has Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $44,262,804 to Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC rank among federal contractors?
Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC's parent company, 3M Company, ranked #1 in PSC 5965, #2 in NAICS 3132 and #2 in PSC 9390 in FY2025.
What is Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC's most recent federal award?
Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC's most recent federal contract award is Esapi (SPE1C122F5339), from Clothing and Textiles (DLA), on August 31, 2022.
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