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HGU-98/P Flight Deck Cranial
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PMA-202 is soliciting capabilities from qualified business sources to manufacture or supply the HGU-98/P Flight Deck Cranial helmet system, specifically including the EXFIL LTP Helmet Rail 3.0 in two sizes—M/L and 2X/L—along with Quick Release Adapter Back Plate sets for hearing protection. The request specifies quantities of 700 units of the M/L size, 350 units of the 2X/L size, and 1400 back plate sets, all in green. The helmet must meet stringent performance standards, providing maximum impact protection and hearing attenuation for personnel working in high-noise environments such as aircraft carrier flight decks and flight lines. It must include a high-impact resistant outer shell, sound-attenuating earcups, a suspension and liner system, a chin strap, and full compatibility with communication systems like lip-light and boom mic integration. All items must be produced in strict compliance with the current NAVAIR technical data package and applicable military specifications for the HGU-98/P configuration. This announcement is a Sources Sought Notice issued under FAR Part 10 for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals; no contract will be awarded based on responses. Interested parties may submit a capability statement detailing their ability to meet the requirements, but no reimbursement will be provided for preparation costs. Responses must be submitted in writing via email to the designated Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist prior to the deadline of June 11, 2026. The notice is managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division located in Patuxent River, Maryland, under the Department of Defense, with no set-aside provisions applied. All information provided will be evaluated at the government’s sole discretion, and no telephone inquiries will be accepted.
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PMA-202 is seeking qualified business sources capable of manufacturing or supplying the following equipment: Helmet, Flight Deck, Cranial, HGU-98/P:
EXFIL LTP Helmet Rail 3.0 , Size M/L
P/N: 72-R3-PG-1S
Green 700 Each
EXFIL LTP Helmet Rail 3.0, Size: Size 2 X/L
P/N: 72-R3-PG-2S
Green 350 Each
Quick Release Adapter Back Plate set for hearing protection
P/N: 80-CAK-BP
1400 Each
This helmet will provide maximum impact protection and hearing attenuation for personnel operating on aircraft carrier flight decks, flight lines, and similar hazardous high-noise environments. It must include high-impact resistant outer shell, sound-attenuating earcups, suspension/liner system, chin strap, and capability for communication system integration (e.g., lip-light, boom mic). They shall manufacture in strict accordance with the current NAVAIR technical data package (TDP) and military specifications for the HGU-98/P configuration.
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“This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). No contract will be awarded from this announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice..”
Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement with a capability statement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this sources sought. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing via e-mail to the Contracting Officer at contact@example.gov or the Contract Specialist at contact@example.gov.
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