99 -- HGU-56 Helmets

The 377 CONS/LGCA office at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Gentex Corporation located in Simpson, Pennsylvania, for the procurement of HGU-56 helmets. These helmets are required to have specific configurations that comply with Air Force standards. Gentex is recognized as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling this requirement, which is why this procurement is not open for competitive bids. The anticipated award date for this contract is September 15, 2006, with delivery expected within 120 days after the receipt of the purchase order, and the terms specify FOB Simpson, PA. This contract falls under NAICS code 339113 and SIC code 3842, with a size standard of 500 employees. The Department of Defense’s 377 MSG Pk unit is the contracting agency. The point of contact is Anita D. Zambrano, a procurement clerk, who can be reached via phone or email for further questions. This procurement strictly involves a sole source acquisition process, emphasizing the specialized capability of Gentex to provide helmets meeting Air Force specifications.