Blauer High Gear Impact Reduction Suit

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Office of W6QM Micc-Ft Drum located in Fort Drum, New York, is soliciting bids for the Blauer High Gear Impact Reduction Suit under solicitation number W911S226U3521, which was posted on June 26, 2026, with a response deadline of July 6, 2026. This is a combined solicitation classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the F.A.R. 19.5 guidelines, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete. The North American Industry Classification System code 339920 applies, indicating the procurement relates to other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing, specifically for protective gear designed to reduce impact forces. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Timothy Ruck, reachable via email at timothy.e.ruck.civ@army.mil or by phone at 573-563-4010. The contract does not specify a unique place of performance beyond the issuing agency’s location in Fort Drum, NY, suggesting delivery may be coordinated to meet deployment or distribution needs across military operations. The Blauer High Gear Impact Reduction Suit is intended to provide critical protective capabilities, likely for personnel requiring enhanced ballistic or blunt-force trauma mitigation in operational environments. All proposals must adhere to the terms outlined in the official solicitation and demonstrate compliance with small business certification standards as defined by the Small Business Administration. Proposals are to be submitted through the SAM.gov portal accessible via the provided UI link before the stated deadline.