Ballistic Helmets - Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case TU-B-UDO

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, specifically requesting quotes for ArmorSource Ballistic Aire II Helmets. The procurement is for the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) in support of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Tunisia under Case TU-B-UDO. The government anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

• Procurement of fifty (50) total helmets: ten (10) medium, thirty (30) large, and ten (10) extra-large.

• Helmets must be brand name or equal to ArmorSource Ballistic Aire II.

• New equipment only; no remanufactured or "gray market" items.

• All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

• Offerors quoting "equal for equivalent" substitutions must provide a side-by-side comparison of characteristics. Failure to do so may result in non-responsiveness.

• Vendors will prepare shipment for delivery and contact the freight forwarder; shipment costs are paid by the Government. No shipping costs should be included in the quote.

• Pickup location must be within the continental United States.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery date for items is required.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Quotes must be valid for 60 days following the RFQ closing date.

• Submission Method: Via email to Sara Allen, Contract Specialist (sara.e.allen12.civ@army.mil).

• Submission Deadline: 10:00 AM EDT-U.S. 23 June 2026.

• An email confirmation from the contract specialist must be received to consider the submission complete.

• Evaluation Approach: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical and Past Performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.

• Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest priced quote with an acceptable rating in both Technical and Past Performance factors.

• No discussions are anticipated; initial offers should contain the best terms.

• Competitive 100% small business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 315990 "Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing".

• Size Standard: 600 employees.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses by reference. Offerors are responsible for reviewing and complying with all applicable clauses.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This spreadsheet provides a detailed item list for the "TU-B-UDO - Helmets" opportunity. It specifies the required helmet nomenclature, part numbers, quantities, and characteristics. Bidders should use this document to understand the exact specifications and quantities of helmets needed.

• Item Details: Lists specific helmet models (ArmorSource Ballistic Aire II Helmet) with associated NSN/Part Numbers (HE-47-0322, HE-47-0323, HE-47-0324).
• Quantity: Specifies the required quantities for each helmet size (Medium: 10, Large: 30, X-Large: 10).
• Characteristics: Details critical performance and physical attributes, including:
  • Ballistic Protection: AR/PD 14-01; NIJ level III A
  • Fragments Protection: 17 grain V50 > 2400 f/s (732m/s)
  • 9MM BFD/TRAUMA: < 1" average
  • Extreme Testing Conditions: Performance between 160°F (71°C) and -60°F (-51°C), and after 3 hours sea water immersion.
  • Cut: High-Cut
• Configuration Components: Includes Airesupport prime suspension system, Airerail, Airemount, Operational loop system.
• Accessories: Lists Airelink retention system and Helmet cover.
• Pricing: Unit Price and Total columns are provided, currently populated with 0.0, indicating that pricing should be filled in by the offeror.

This document is crucial for bidders to accurately price and propose the correct items. It outlines the technical specifications and quantities that must be met to be compliant with the solicitation. Bidders must ensure their proposed comparable/equal items (if any) meet or exceed these detailed requirements and provide a side-by-side comparison if applicable.