This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 11, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.
Ballistic Soft Armor Vest Manufacturing
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The contract pertains to the manufacture of FirstSpear Aviation Body Armor Vests designed specifically for U.S. Air Force aircrew, featuring flame-resistant OCP/TAN499 fabric and Safe-to-Fly certification for use aboard HC-130J and HH-60W aircraft. Each vest includes integrated flotation capability to support overwater operations, ensuring crew safety during emergency egress scenarios. The vests must meet rigorous military performance standards for ballistic protection, thermal resistance, and compatibility with aircraft systems and ejection sequences. This is a Small Business Set-Aside subcontract under the NAICS code 315990, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA. The opportunity was posted on May 11, 2026, with proposals due by May 25, 2026, and performance is expected to be conducted at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, where the final integration and qualification testing will occur. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense, specifically the FA2521 45 Cons Pk organization, and the work involves precise fabrication, quality control, and certification processes to ensure compliance with aviation and operational safety requirements.
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NAICS
Place of Performance
Patrick AFB, FL, 32925, USASet-Aside
Documents
This scope was carved out of FA252126QB076.
The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.
Aviation Body Armor Vests (ABAV) and components
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