ContractSources Sought

RFI Ballistic Helmets

DEPT OF DEFENSE• FA8903772
Response Deadline
Jun 3, 2026
14 days left
Days Remaining
14
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Air Force’s 773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron is seeking information through a sources sought notice for an upcoming acquisition of standardized Security Forces ballistic helmets. The required helmets must meet NIJ Level IIIA and ACH blunt-impact protection standards and include specified padding, retention, cover, rail, shroud, sizing, weight, and accessory compatibility features, along with Berry Amendment compliance and jump certification. The requirement is for planning purposes only and will be used to inform acquisition strategy, with responses intended to show vendor capability to meet the salient characteristics. Submissions are due by 1:00 PM Central Time on June 3, 2026, and must be sent by email to Homer Rios, with Meredith Parker also listed as a point of contact.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
314999
All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Sources Sought Notice v2.docx
Word•18 KB•May 20, 2026
AI Summary
The 773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron issued a Sources Sought Notice (FA8903772) to identify interested parties for an upcoming acquisition of ballistic helmets. This notice, posted on May 20, 2026, with responses due by June 3, 2026, is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. The government will use responses to inform acquisition strategy decisions. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills) with a small business size standard of 550 employees. No contract will be awarded based on this notice, and no reimbursement will be provided for submitted information. Any future solicitation will be announced separately. Questions or responses should be submitted in writing via email to Homer Rios (homer.rios@us.af.mil) or Meredith Parker (meredith.parker@us.af.mil) by 1:00 P.M. CST on June 3, 2026.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 3, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 18, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA8052 773 ESS

Point of Contact

Name
Homer Rios

Place of Performance

DWG, Texas, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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