Advanced Composite or Ceramic Materials Supply

The contract seeks the supply of advanced ceramic or composite materials, including boron carbide, silicon carbide, and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, specifically for use in the fabrication of ballistic plates. These materials must meet stringent performance standards to ensure protection against high-velocity threats, with the end use focused on defense and military applications. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under the Naval Surface Warfare Center, part of the Department of Defense, and is tied to the NAICS code 327993, which covers other nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing. Performance of the work is required at a location with a zip code of 32408, indicating operations centered in or near the Florida panhandle region. Responses to the solicitation must be submitted by the deadline of May 22, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, with the posting date being May 5, 2026. No set-aside designation is specified, meaning the contract is open to all eligible vendors regardless of business size or ownership characteristics. The lack of identified point of contact suggests that all inquiries and submissions should be handled through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the solicitation. This contract aims to secure reliable sources of high-strength materials critical to the development of next-generation body armor and protective systems for defense personnel.