| Location: | Illinois |
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| Posted: | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Due: | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | W50S7T25QA008 |
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The requirement is for specialized protective gear for use in force-on-force training exercises. The equipment must provide adequate protection from simunition ammunition while allowing full mobility and realistic training parameters.
CLIN 0001: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8971771, or equal Female Groin Protectors - Must be rated specifically to protect members against blunt force trauma from simunition ammunition. They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of withstanding intense outdoor training environments. Items must be securely attachable to the member, lightweight, and adjustable to accommodate different body sizes - Quantity: 40 Each
CLIN 0002: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8971770, or equal Male Groin Protectors - Must be rated specifically to protect members against blunt force trauma from simunition ammunition. They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of withstanding intense outdoor training environments. Items must be securely attachable to the member, lightweight, and adjustable to accommodate different body sizes - Quantity: 50 Each
CLIN 0003: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8971764, or equal Throat Protectors - Must be rated specifically to protect members against blunt force trauma from simunition ammunition. They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of withstanding intense outdoor training environments. Items must be securely attachable to the member, lightweight, and adjustable to accommodate different body sizes. Must provide comfortable and adjustable wear while significantly reducing the pain of a simunition round strike - Quantity: 50 Each
CLIN 0004: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8972264, or equal Helmet Head Protectors, Must be rated specifically to protect members against blunt force trauma from simunition ammunition. They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of withstanding intense outdoor training environments. Must be a one-size-fits-all design specifically tailored to allow the user to maintain a proper cheek weld for firing a weapon. The fabric/material must be easy to clean, relatively light to wear, and the visor/goggle system must feature anti-fog capabilities to maintain visibility during strenuous activity - Quantity: 50 Each
| Jul 20, 2026 | [Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] Sim Protection |

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