HELMET, GROUND TROOP

Defense Logistics Agency award SPE1C126F4938 is a firm fixed price delivery order issued on June 25, 2026, under the primary contract W91CRB21D0022. Awarded to Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC, the contract is valued at $28,799,820.00 for the procurement of 15,238 ground troop helmets across multiple line items. The helmets must adhere to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with specific packaging and marking standards mandated by MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. Deliveries are designated as FOB Destination to Peckham Inc in Lansing, Michigan, with a staggered delivery schedule extending from December 31, 2026, through July 30, 2027. The contract incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including requirements for safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting, and restrictions on materials sourced from specific foreign entities. Administrative requirements mandate that all invoicing and receiving reports be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system. Additionally, the award is DPAS-rated, granting the contractor national defense priority for materials and facilities to ensure timely performance. Inspection and acceptance are designated to occur at the point of origin.