Aircrew Helmets
ID: FA252125QB158Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2521 45 CONS PKPATRICK SFB, FL, 32925-3237, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

SPECIALIZED FLIGHT CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES (8475)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d34197c7916240cd867294281aef2791/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to procure Gentex Ballistic Helmets and associated accessories through a sole source contract. This urgent procurement is necessitated by a directive from HQ USAF/A3TH, allowing direct purchase from Gentex Corporation for various sizes of HGU-100A/P Flyer’s OPS-CORE helmets and numerous replacement and accessory kits, as the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) currently lacks inventory and is updating its provisioning process. The acquisition is critical for the operational readiness of the 920th OSS/OSL and 301st Aircrew, ensuring they have the necessary protective gear. Interested parties can reach out to Ayden McCollough at ayden.mccollough.1@spaceforce.mil or Cynthia Whittaker at cynthia.whittaker@spaceforce.mil for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ayden McCollough
    ayden.mccollough.1@spaceforce.mil
    Cynthia Whittaker
    cynthia.whittaker@spaceforce.mil
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    25QB158 Sole Source JA_Redacted.pdf
    The 45 CONS/PKB is issuing a single-source justification for the urgent procurement of Gentex Ballistic Helmets and associated accessories for the 920th OSS/OSL and 301st Aircrew. This acquisition, identified by Purchase Request F3KRA95198AW01/FA252125QB158, is necessitated by a directive from HAF-2024-005A HQ USAF/A3TH, authorizing direct purchase from the manufacturer, Gentex Corporation (specifically Ops-Core products), until the DLA establishes a contract for these items. The DLA currently lacks inventory and is in the process of updating its provisioning for these ballistic helmets. The requirement includes various sizes of HGU-100A/P Flyer’s OPS-CORE helmets and numerous replacement and accessory kits. This single-source procurement will remain in effect until the DLA's provisioning process is complete and relevant Air Force regulations are updated.
    Synopsis.pdf
    The document is a digital signature by WHITTAKER.CYNTHIA.ELLEN.1243133943, dated August 26, 2025, at 09:27:43 -04'00'. This signature likely serves as an authentication or verification mark within a federal government RFP, federal grant, or state/local RFP context, confirming the identity of the signer and the timestamp of the action. The document's primary purpose is to establish the authenticity and integrity of an associated file or transaction through digital means, a common practice in official government documentation to ensure accountability and traceability.
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