IHPS Brackets & Rail Assembly

SOL #: SPE1C1-26-R-0047Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA TROOP SUPPORT
PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

Armor, Personal (8470)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 10, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Mar 24, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 DLA Troop Support is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Integrated Helmet Protection System (IHPS) Brackets & Rail Assembly. This effort aims to identify interested and capable parties for a potential future procurement. Responses are due March 24, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the following items:

  • Integrated Helmet Protection System (IHPS), Bracket (Gen 1) (NSN: 8470-01-672-0044)
  • Integrated Helmet Protection System (IHPS), Bracket (Next Gen) (NSN: 8470-01-705-8244)
  • Integrated Helmet Protection System (IHPS), Rail Assembly (NSN: 8470-01-672-0653)

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for all items is 339113.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Response Due: March 24, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
  • Published: March 10, 2026

Evaluation

This market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. This is not a request for proposals, and submission of information is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

Submission Instructions

Interested parties should provide:

  1. Organization name, address, email, website, telephone number, and size/type of ownership.
  2. Tailored capability statements addressing the effort, with appropriate documentation.
  3. If subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, address the administrative and management structure.

All responses must be emailed to Lisa Pizzo at lisa.pizzo@dla.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged.

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