Skip to main contentPsst! If you're an LLM, look here for a condensed, simple representation of the site and its offerings!

LiveFree Webinar — Wednesday, November 11 at 2:00 PM ET

Register Free →

Armor Challenge

Active
M67854-15-I-0004Federal

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

AI Contract Overview

Show more

The Armor Challenge is a Request for Information issued by the Department of Defense seeking innovative standalone armor systems capable of defeating Heavy Machine Gun threats. This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not represent a formal solicitation or obligation for procurement. Respondents are not guaranteed payment for any information provided. Interested parties must follow the detailed submission guidelines outlined in the attached ARMOR CHALLENGE RFI document and submit any questions by November 28, 2014. Queries related to contractual issues may be referred to the Air Force through the designated contact, Mr. Dennis Fitch. The notice was posted on November 21, 2014, under solicitation number M67854-15-I-0004 with the NAICS code 336992. The administering office is located at Quantico, Virginia, and the official point of contact is Mr. John L. Adams, who can be reached via email or phone for additional information. This RFI is part of an effort to explore advanced armor technologies to enhance defense capabilities without any current commitment to purchase from the government.

General Info

DoD requests information on innovative armor defeating Heavy Machine Gun threats; no procurement commitment.

NAICS

336992 - Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

2
PDF, High priority: read this firstspecifications
High
DOCX, High priority: read this first4 pages · rfi
High

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Contract not broken down yet

CLEATUS splits the solicitation into Uniform Contract Format (UCF) sections: scope, pricing, deliverables, and evaluation criteria.

Timeline

Posted

special-notice

Ready to pursue this opportunity?

Get full access to track this contract, build proposals with AI assistance, and manage your pipeline.

Organization & Contact Information

Show more
AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander
Contacts1 person available
OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA
Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

Full Description

Show more
The Armor Challenge is to identify revolutionary and promising new stand-alone armor systems designed to defeat Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) threats. This is a Request for Information (RFI) announcement only. No formal solicitation document exists. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure products or services. The Government is under no obligation to pay for information submitted in response to this notice. See the attached ARMOR CHALLENGE Request For Information for data submission, qualification and specific RFI direction. All questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted to Mr. Dennis Fitch at contact@example.gov by close of business November 28, 2014. Mr. Fitch may forward questions of a contractual nature to the Air Force.

Similar Contracts

Same NAICS industry code

NAICS: 336992
New
DIBBS
ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSIO
Solicitation # SPE7L3-27-T-1622
Solicitation SPE7L3-27-T-1622 is a request for quotations issued by the DLA Weapons Support Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support for the procurement of one Electrical Transmission Kit, identified by NSN 2520-01-557-6745 and part number R0075681. The item is associated with manufacturers including General Dynamics Land Systems Canada, DA Power Products, and Denel Vehicle Systems. The required delivery date is October 22, 2026, with a delivery lead time of five days and shipping terms set as FOB Origin. The final destination for delivery is Rose Barracks South Camp in Vilseck, Germany, where both inspection and acceptance will take place. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical and quality requirements via the DLA Master List and requires packaging and marking to comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. Special requirements include the prohibition of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and compliance with IP025 for the handling of hazardous materials. Administratively, the contractor must use the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and payment. Key regulatory clauses include the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, CMMC Level 2 self-assessment, and safeguarding of covered defense information. This procurement is identified as a small business set-aside, and the government may apply a HUBZone price evaluation preference during the award process.
DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT LAND SUPPLIER OPNS VEHICLE SPT

POSTED

1 day ago

DEADLINE

in 10 days
View Details
NAICS: 336992
New
DIBBS
PAD, SLIDE
Solicitation # SPE7L0-27-T-0049
Solicitation SPE7L0-27-T-0049 is a request for quotations issued by the DLA Weapons Support Land Supply Chain ESOC Buys for the procurement of three slide pads. The required material is identified by NSN 2590997481421 and corresponds to KNDS Defence UK Limited part number G414/4699 item 15. The original required delivery date is October 28, 2026, with a delivery timeframe of five days after the order. Items are to be shipped via the fastest traceable means, excluding parcel post, to the DLA LMP Zone 1 facility in Texarkana, Texas. The contract is established as FOB Origin, with both inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The procurement is subject to strict technical and quality standards, including the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which takes precedence over ASTM D3951 packaging standards. All packaging must comply with RP001 for palletization and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling. Administratively, the contractor must utilize the Wide Area Workflow system for electronic invoicing and payment requests. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for safeguarding covered defense information, prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, and compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Offerors are encouraged to submit quotes via DIBBS and may provide quantity ranges due to volatile demand.
DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT LAND SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYS

POSTED

2 days ago

DEADLINE

in 10 days
View Details

More opportunities from Department Of Defense → Commander

Same awarding agency

NAICS: 532490
New
Federal
Request For Information - Visual Information Systems Modernization (VISM)
Solicitation # M67854-27-I-2002
The Program Acquisition Executive Marine Corps, through the Program Manager Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare Systems, is conducting market research via solicitation M67854-27-I-2002 to identify vendors capable of providing commercial-off-the-shelf tactical camera systems, lenses, and accessories. This initiative aims to establish a sustainable, multi-year evergreen technology refresh cycle for the Visual Information Acquisition System Family of Systems using a Hardware-as-a-Service operating lease model. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing latest-generation equipment, managing the technology lifecycle, and executing a mandatory 36-month hardware refresh for all leased components. Key technical requirements include full Trade Agreements Act compliance for all hardware and native or certified compatibility with the Canon RF lens mount standard. The scope of work involves custom kitting, staging, and integration of multi-component systems, including the integration of Government Furnished Equipment laptops, with delivery in government-specified transit cases such as foam-cut Pelican cases. Additionally, the vendor must manage end-of-lease services, including physical return and verified data sanitization of storage media. Interested respondents must provide their business size under NAICS code 532490, details on held government contract vehicles, and cybersecurity compliance information such as CMMC levels. Submissions are required to be sent via DoD SAFE by December 4, 2026, and must include a cover sheet with CAGE and UEI/DUNS information. The government is requesting rough order of magnitude pricing based on an assumed three-year base period.
Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing

POSTED

2 days ago

DEADLINE

in about 1 month
View Details
NAICS: 313310
New
Federal
Multispectral Camouflage Overgarment
Solicitation # M6785426R5407
The Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps, through the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps, is seeking a small business contractor under NAICS code 313310 and PSC Code 8415 for the manufacture, testing, and delivery of Multi-Spectral Camouflage Overgarments. This procurement will be conducted using FAR Part 15 negotiated procedures for non-commercial supplies. The effort is a 100 percent small business set-aside, with the primary place of performance located in Quantico, Virginia. Due to the presence of Controlled Unclassified Information and Controlled Technical Information, the Statement of Work and Purchase Description are restricted and not available on SAM.gov. To access these documents, prospective offerors must undergo a rigorous vetting process, which includes submitting a formal request with CAGE and UEI details, providing proof of an active Joint Certification Program certification via DD Form 2345, verifying NIST SP 800-171 self-assessment scores in the Supplier Performance Risk System, and executing a Government-furnished Non-Disclosure Agreement. Once verified, documents will be distributed exclusively via DoD SAFE. The contract mandates strict adherence to cybersecurity and data handling standards, including DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, 32 CFR Part 2002, and DoD Impact Level 5 requirements. Additionally, materials may be subject to ITAR and EAR export controls. Prime contractors are prohibited from sharing restricted materials with subcontractors or partners without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer and the execution of a Tri-Party Non-Disclosure Agreement. Questions regarding this pre-solicitation must be submitted using the provided template by 1600 hours Eastern on November 6, 2026.
Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills

POSTED

3 days ago

DEADLINE

in 7 days
View Details
NAICS: 334220
New
Federal
Request For Information M67854-26-I-2023: Own Force Monitoring at Echelon (OFM-E) Electromagnetic Spectrum Sensing
Solicitation # M67854-26-I-2023
The Program Acquisition Executive Marine Corps, through the Program Manager Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare Systems, has issued Request for Information M67854-26-I-2023 to conduct market research for Own Force Monitoring/Sensing (OFM/S) capabilities. This effort specifically focuses on Own Force Monitoring at Echelon (OFM-E), seeking vehicle- or command post-mounted systems that provide real-time awareness, passive analysis, and monitoring of electromagnetic spectrum signatures. The goal is to enable Marine Corps units to establish baseline emissions, detect anomalies, and enforce emission control and signature management measures to enhance operational security and survivability in contested environments. The Marine Corps is seeking Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) or Non-Developmental Item (NDI) solutions with a Technology Readiness Level of 8 or 9 that align with the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) and feature improved size, weight, and power attributes. Interested businesses under NAICS code 334220 must submit a response package by November 5, 2026, including a specification compliance matrix, technical readiness assessments, and details regarding Technical Data Package rights. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or a commitment by the government to award a contract.
Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

POSTED

4 days ago

DEADLINE

in 6 days
View Details

Earlier notices in this NAICS code

Posted before this notice, open and closed

Ready to Pursue This Opportunity?

Get AI-powered intelligence on this solicitation and the ones like it

Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown

AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance

Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement

Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award

Miguel
Hillary
Keith Deutsch
Christine

Join 750+ contractors already using CLEATUS