99--Compression Mold for U.S. Army Mandible Protection Mask

The United States Army RDECOM Contracting Center in Natick, MA, on behalf of the U.S. Army WARSTAR program, is seeking a compression mold and tooling assembly designed for a Wabash Vantage 350-ton single press with specific requirements of a .300 inch wall section and 1 inch flange area. This mold will be used to produce a mandible protective mask intended to enhance ballistic protection for soldiers. The Government plans to award a firm-fixed price purchase order to Paulson Manufacturing Group, a small business located in Temecula, CA, which has developed the mold tailored to exact specifications needed for integration with existing soldier protective systems. The use of domestically manufactured materials and U.S.-based labor is mandated for this project. Paulson Manufacturing Group is identified as the only available source capable of meeting the unique technical requirements of this procurement, which falls under NAICS code 541330. The contract's objective is to provide the Army with a specialized tool that will enable the consistent production of these protective masks, supporting soldier safety and mission readiness. The procurement is managed through the Department of Defense's Natick Contracting Division, emphasizing the project's small business focus with a size standard of $4.5 million. For further inquiries, the designated contact is Kevin Parker, Contract Specialist.