Advanced Combat Helmet, Second Generation (ACH GEN II)
ID: SPE1C1-26-R-0040Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339999)

PSC

ARMOR, PERSONAL (8470)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7dbb6efdc3934bec87e74f67a3f858d6/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is seeking vendors for the procurement of the Advanced Combat Helmet, Second Generation (ACH GEN II) under Solicitation No: SPE1C1-26-R-0040. This initiative aims to expand the industrial base for this critical safety item by adding two additional manufacturers to increase production capacity, ensuring the availability of helmets for warfighters in the event of a national emergency. The ACH GEN II, which must be produced entirely in the U.S. using U.S. materials, is vital for personal protection and is governed by strict compliance with the purchase description AR/PD 14-01 Rev Amendment 4. Interested parties should contact Mara Cremen at mara.cremen@dla.mil for further details, as the procurement includes firm quantities of 25,000 and 10,000 units, with specific testing requirements and delivery to designated logistics facilities in Texas, Georgia, and Michigan.

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    Mara Cremen
    mara.cremen@dla.mil
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