Joint Service General Protective Masks M50, M51, and M53A1
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 Army is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify industry capabilities for producing and providing spare components and new systems for the Joint Service General Protective Masks (JSGPM), including the M50, M51, M53, and M53A1. This market research supports potential contract awards for Fiscal Years 2027-2031. Responses are due by June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The U.S. Government seeks to determine industry's ability to:
- Produce new M50, M51, and M53A1 mask systems according to performance specifications.
- Produce spare components for M50, M51, M53, and M53A1 mask systems according to performance specifications.
Information Sought from Industry
Respondents should address:
- Ability to compete without a complete Technical Data Package (TDP) and required information.
- Needs for technical data or Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE).
- Experience in manufacturing CBRN mask systems and related components.
- Past and current contracts for CBRN items and mask systems.
- Similar mask systems or enhancements sold to government agencies.
- Estimated lead times for production verification testing.
- Production schedules and monthly rates (minimum, normal, maximum).
- List of components manufacturable/providable per mask system.
- Experience with military markings (MIL-STD-129).
- Current quality system and certifications.
- Experience with source-controlled components.
Submission & Timeline
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, by 2:30 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Adobe Acrobat) via email.
- Email Subject Line: JSGPM Systems, message number (e.g., 1 of 3), Company Name.
- Contact: Evan Graham (evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil).
- Published: June 2, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
All interested firms, regardless of size, are encouraged to respond. Active accounts in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) are required to view RFI attachments.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses are voluntary, and the government will not pay for preparation costs. Proprietary information must be clearly marked. The current provider of these mask systems and spare components is Avon Protection Systems.