FY26_PSA_Football Helmets

The Department of Defense, through the 10th Contracting Squadron at the USAF Academy in Colorado, intends to award a sole-source commercial contract for sixty-three custom-fit Riddell Axiom football helmets and associated fitting services to Riddell All American Sports Corp. under simplified acquisition procedures authorized by RFO Part 12, with legal justification rooted in 10 USC 2304(c)(1), which designates Riddell as the only responsible source capable of meeting the technical and safety requirements. The procurement is not competitive, and no formal solicitation will be posted; this notice serves only as an informational preview, and responses are limited to capability statements from other potential vendors wishing to demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the government. The helmets must be NOCSAE-certified for competitive football use, meet or exceed collegiate-level concussion-mitigation standards, and support a ten-year service life with annual reconditioning compatible with Riddell-certified processes. Each helmet must utilize proprietary 3D-scanning contour technology for individualized fit, incorporate multi-layer shell and replaceable high-energy absorption padding, and remain compatible with Riddell Axiom facemasks, visors, and team sensor systems without compromising certification validity. Any unauthorized third-party modification voids NOCSAE compliance. All prospective respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and submissions—limited to written capability statements containing technical evidence and competition justification—must be emailed to the designated contracting officers no later than 10:00 AM MDT on June 29, 2026. Late submissions will be rejected without consideration, and oral communications are prohibited. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price purchase order under NAICS code 339920, with performance occurring at the USAF Academy, Colorado, and anticipated award on or before September 30, 2026, pending availability of funds. No set-aside provisions apply, and the small business size standard is 750 employees.