Polyethylene Composite Plate Manufacturing

The contract calls for full-scale manufacturing of lightweight hard armor plates using ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, encompassing the complete production process from compression molding through curing to final quality control and ballistic compliance verification. The plates must meet stringent performance standards to ensure protection while minimizing weight, making them suitable for military and tactical use. Production must adhere to established technical specifications and undergo rigorous testing to confirm compliance with required ballistic ratings, ensuring reliability under operational conditions. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense through DLA Troop Support, with a NAICS code of 339999 indicating miscellaneous manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, and responses are due by May 8, 2026, with no set-aside provisions indicating open competition. The place of performance and specific contact details are not provided, but the work is expected to be performed in support of defense logistics requirements, likely involving facilities equipped for advanced composite manufacturing and ballistic testing. Subcontractors must demonstrate capacity, quality assurance protocols, and prior experience in producing UHMWPE-based armor components to meet the contract’s technical and schedule demands.