Amended 01 Hybrid Enhanced Ballistic Protection System BPA
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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 General Services Administration (GSA) has published an Amended Justification for a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to procure Hybrid Enhanced Ballistic Protection System (HEBPS) components for PEO Aviation's CH-47 Chinook helicopters. This amendment incorporates GSA class deviations and significantly increases the BPA's estimated value.
Scope of Work
This BPA is for the procurement of replacement HEBPS components, which are critical for maintaining 'Condition A' for deployable CH-47 Chinook units and ensuring continuous ballistic protection for pilots and soldiers during combat missions. The procurement aims to restore damaged or non-functional HEBPS kits to full serviceability. The scope of work has been increased for the CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Project Management Office (PMO).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Justification: GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(ii) (GSA Class Deviation RGO-2026-01), citing that only one source is capable of providing these unique or highly specialized products.
- Manufacturer: The Protective Group (TPG)
- Authorized Distributor: Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. (ADS) is the exclusive authorized distributor for TPG, both open market and on Schedule. TPG does not sell directly to the Government.
- Estimated Value: Increased from $65,000,000.00 to $200,000,000.00 due to higher-than-anticipated demand. Current spending has reached $123,002,256.82.
- Published Date: May 1, 2026
- Place of Performance: Virginia Beach, VA
Amendment Details
This amendment incorporates GSA class deviations in accordance with Executive Order 14275 and the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. The Sole Source Justification (SSJ) format and content have been updated to include sufficient detail and supporting rationale as per Revolutionary GSAR Overhaul (RGO) 538.7104-3(b)(2).
Additional Notes
This is an amendment to an existing BPA and a sole source justification; therefore, no impact on proposal deadlines or submission requirements is mentioned.