Notice of Intent to Sole Source: One (1) Vehicle Armor System

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory plans to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to ZotaGroup LLC for the acquisition of a single Vehicle Armor System manufactured by Elbit Systems LTD, with no competitive solicitation anticipated. The procurement is being conducted under solicitation number W911QX26QA197, issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation, and is targeted specifically for one unit of specialized armor technology. The opportunity was posted on August 6, 2026, and responses are due by August 11, 2026, with the contract to be administered by the Department of Defense through the W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi office located in Adelphi, Maryland. Performance of the contract will occur at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, and the North American Industry Classification System code assigned is 336992, indicating a focus on other transportation equipment manufacturing. Primary point of contact for the procurement is Stency Steephan, reachable via email at stency.f.steephan.civ@army.mil, with Shanna Dellinger serving as the secondary contact. The procurement does not include any set-aside provisions and is classified as a direct award to a single vendor due to the unique and proprietary nature of the Elbit Systems armor system, which is not available from other sources. All documentation, including the Combination Synopsis-Solicitation and Adelphi Special List of Instructions and Information, is referenced to support the justification for sole-source procurement and must be reviewed by interested parties. The official record and additional details can be accessed through the SAM.gov portal using the provided UI link.