84--FLIGHT HELMETS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), New Mexico State Office, intends to award a sole-source contract to Gibson & Barnes Premiere Outfitters for 15 HGU-56 Flight Helmets. This action is justified under FAR 6.302.1 (Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition - JOFOC), as Gibson-Barnes is considered the only responsible source. The estimated value of this acquisition is $54,825. This notice fulfills public posting requirements and is not a request for competitive quotes.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 15 HHM7-5LRG-WX-000208, HGU-56 Helmets, featuring Articulating Retention, Large-White.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Intent to Sole Source
- Value: $54,825 (estimated)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 8470 (Armor, Personal)
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern
- Published: June 15, 2026
Evaluation
Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to submit written notification to the Contracting Officer. Submissions must include convincing evidence that the firm can furnish the items at a cost not exceeding the estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by the deadline, an order will be placed with Gibson-Barnes Premiere Outfitters.
Additional Notes
No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued. A copy of the JOFOC is available upon request from the Contracting Officer, Casey Gean Boyd (cmboyd@blm.gov).