Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) - Mandible Component
ID: W91CRB_IHPS_Mandible_2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (315990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL CARE (NON-MEDICAL) (R401)

Set Aside

Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBP)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b2e7d3ea06794455b5297641d900a902/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army's Program Executive Office Soldier, is seeking information from manufacturers regarding the production of the mandible component for the Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) and its Next Generation variant. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to assess the market's capabilities and gauge interest in future solicitations for the IHPS mandible, which is critical for soldier survivability and protective equipment. Interested vendors are invited to submit White Papers detailing their capabilities, production timelines, and business classifications, with responses due within 15 calendar days of the RFI posting. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Marianne Velez at marianne.e.velez.civ@army.mil or Theresa Quick at theresa.s.quick.civ@army.mil.

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    Marianne Velez
    marianne.e.velez.civ@army.mil
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