CAIMAN MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REFURBISHMENT
ID: DEAV2026-001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUMWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (315990)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- CLOTHING, INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT, AND INSIGNIA (J084)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5a2440dd95bc4970bc1eba4265cbd4f3/view
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    Description

    The Department of State is seeking qualified businesses to provide maintenance, repair, and refurbishment services for Caiman helmets, as outlined in their Request for Information (RFI). The objective is to identify contractors capable of inspecting, refurbishing, and restoring these ballistic helmets to meet or exceed the NIJ Standard 0106.01, thereby extending their service life beyond the current seven-year destruction policy and resetting the warranty period for refurbished helmets. This procurement is critical for ensuring the longevity and reliability of protective equipment used by personnel, with an anticipated contract structure comprising a one-year base period and four one-year options. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements and responses to specific questions by January 15, 2026, and can contact Wanda I. Cruz at cruzwi@state.gov or Richard Crum at crumrb@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Wanda I. Cruz
    (202) 549-7058
    cruzwi@state.gov
    Richard Crum
    (202) 506-0439
    crumrb@state.gov
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    CAIMAN MAINTENANCE REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT RFI.pdf
    The Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/PSP/DEAV) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify businesses capable of providing maintenance, repair, and refurbishment services for Caiman helmets. The RFI, conducted for market research, seeks to find contractors with expertise in inspecting, refurbishing, and restoring ballistic helmets to meet or exceed NIJ Standard 0106.01, effectively extending their service life beyond the current seven-year destruction policy. Contractors must be able to reset the warranty period to seven years for refurbished helmets. The anticipated contract includes a one-year base period with four one-year options. The RFI requests capabilities statements, relevant experience, and responses to specific questions regarding proposed solutions, contract types, and pricing by January 15, 2026.
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