Supply of Rescue Helmets – Black

The contract calls for the procurement of one black rescue helmet that meets military-grade safety and performance standards, adhering strictly to non-proprietary specifications to ensure interoperability and compliance without favoring any single manufacturer. The item is being acquired under a subcontract classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration are eligible to compete, aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines to promote small business participation in federal contracting. The North American Industry Classification System code 339920 indicates the work falls under miscellaneous manufacturing, specifically related to protective equipment production. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The place of performance is designated as Fort Belvoir, Virginia, with a zip code of 22060, and the contracting agency is the Department of Defense under the W6QM Micc-Ft Drum office. Although no point of contact is listed, the opportunity is publicly accessible via the SAM.gov portal, providing transparency and access to eligible small businesses seeking to fulfill the requirement for a single helmet meeting stringent defense safety criteria.