High Cut Enhanced Combat Helmet (HC ECH)
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 Department of the Navy's Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) intends to procure High Cut Enhanced Combat Helmets (HC ECH), along with their retention and suspension systems, for testing purposes. This is a pre-solicitation notice for an anticipated Sole Source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with GENTEX Corporation. The solicitation is expected to be released in January 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for High Cut Enhanced Combat Helmets (HC ECH) and their associated retention and suspension systems. The HC ECH features a high-edge cut ballistic shell with a carbon epoxy-edged trim, advanced retention and suspension systems, and a modified Night Vision Device (NVD) retention bracket to accommodate a retention strap. These items are specifically for testing purposes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Duration: Base year plus two (2) one-year ordering periods
- Set-Aside: Intended Sole Source to GENTEX Corporation under FAR 6.302-1 ("Only from one responsible source or a limited number of responsible sources").
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: January 2026
- Published: December 17, 2025
Submission & Evaluation
This is a pre-solicitation notice and not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The government is not obligated to issue a solicitation. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the agency.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only. The government will not pay for any information submitted. Interested vendors can contact Contract Specialist Cheryl Dunn at cheryl.dunn.civ@usmc.mil for additional information. The place of performance is Quantico, VA.