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48 SFS Overhead Protection Kits
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Solicitation FA558726Q0037 is a Request for Quote issued by the 48th Contracting Squadron for the procurement of 47 Overhead Gunner Protection Kits (OGPK) to outfit Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) at RAF Lakenheath. The requirement consists of 25 green and 22 tan kits, which must be compatible with Oshkosh Defense JLTVs. Technical specifications require a reinforced overhead structural cage made of at least 3/8 inch steel, 12x12 inch transparent ballistic glass windows, and a design that does not obstruct the weapon system or gunner movement. Each kit must include high-strength mounting hardware and detailed installation instructions. The contract is a firm fixed price award with a delivery requirement of 120 calendar days from the date of award to the 48 SFS S4 Warehouse in Suffolk, UK. The government will utilize a best value determination, weighing technical capability and price. To be eligible, vendors must provide a total projected delivery timeline and technical documentation not exceeding 20 pages. Offerors must maintain an active System for Award Management (SAM) account and provide a CAGE or NCAGE code. Due to the overseas location, the contract includes specific requirements for antiterrorism and force protection, as well as VAT exclusions for the United Kingdom. Invoicing and payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. While the initial deadline was August 17, 2026, the response date was subsequently extended to September 16, 2026.
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Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Lakenheath, GB-SFK, GBRSet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
48 SFS requires 47 (25 Green and 22 Tan) Overhead Protection Kit (OPK) systems to outfit currently fielded Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) at RAF Lakenheath IAW with the Salient Characteristics
17 August 2026 - Offer due date extended until 2 September 2026 to give time for end-user to answer questions
2 September 2026 - Offer due date extended until 16 September 2026 to give time for offers
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