Call for Solutions for Maritime Body Armor Load Carriage Systems (M-BALCS) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Only
| Location: | Massachusetts |
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| Posted: | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Due: | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | W911QY-26-R-MBALCS |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
- Updated Published Date: Sep 09, 2026 05:38 pm EDT
- Original Published Date: Sep 09, 2026 04:54 pm EDT
- Updated Date Offers Due: Sep 25, 2026 08:00 pm EDT
- Original Date Offers Due: Sep 25, 2026 08:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
- Updated Inactive Date: Oct 10, 2026
- Original Inactive Date: Oct 10, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: 8465 - INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT
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NAICS Code:
- 315250 - Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
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Place of Performance:
MA 01760USA
09 SEPTEMBER 2026 CALL FOR SOLUTIONS
The Program Manager – Protection and Integration (PM-PI) is seeking new innovative solutions for the Maritime Body Armor Load Carriage System (M-BALCS). The requirement is for a modular tactical protection and load-bearing system that supports special operations across a full range of missions.
The Call for Solutions document (.pdf) and associated attachments, outlining the full problem statement and objectives, can be found in the Attachments section of this posting.
The Army Open Solicitation that this Call for Solutions is associated with can be found at: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/923946ff85b94746be9249b5ed5f2fc7/view
- NATICK DIVISION 10 GENERAL GREENE AVE
- NATICK , MA 01760-5011
- USA
- Lydia Wang
- lydia.z.wang.civ@army.mil
- Danny Soto
- danny.soto3.civ@army.mil
- Sep 09, 2026 05:38 pm EDTSolicitation (Updated)
- Sep 09, 2026 04:55 pm EDT Solicitation (Updated)
- Sep 09, 2026 04:54 pm EDT Solicitation (Original)
Related Document
| Sep 14, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] Call for Solutions for Maritime Body Armor Load Carriage Systems (M-BALCS) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Only |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] Call for Solutions for Maritime Body Armor Load Carriage Systems (M-BALCS) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Only |
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