High-Cut Ballistic Helmets

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Subject: High-Cut Ballistic Helmets

Notice Type: Request for Information / Sources Sought

1. PURPOSE

This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued for informational and market research purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Request for Quotation (RFQ), nor is it considered to be a commitment by the Government/Issuing Agency.

The purpose of this RFI is to identify qualified vendors and manufacturers capable of providing Berry Amendment Compliant commercial High-Cut Ballistic Helmets. All quantities listed within this RFI are estimated quantities and are subject to change.

The contract shall be issued as a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) type contract with up to five (5) separately priced tiers, spanning 12 months each.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All proposed solutions must meet the following general requirements:

• Berry Amendment Compliance: All items, materials, and manufacturing processes must be 100% Berry Amendment compliant. Proof of compliance will be required.

• Helmets that must meet or exceed ballistic performance NIJ Level III-A (according to NIJ STD 0106.01/0108.01) standard.

• Sizing: All helmets must be available in Small (S) to Extra-Large (XL) sizes.

3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS & ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

Estimated Quantity: 2,875 units total to be ordered in any combination of sizes Small to Extra Large (Multiple procurement tiers ranging from 240 to 975 units per tier). Required Features:

• Must meet or exceed ballistic performance NIJ Level III-A (according to NIJ STD 0106.01/0108.01) standard.


• Must meet MIL-STD-810G methods/Environmental Conditions.


• Must fit sizes S-XL.


• Must be available in ranger green color.


• Must have accessory mounting system.


• Must have a customizable fit by being equipped with moveable comfort pads.


• Must have berry compliant three-piece zorbium foam impact liner.


• Must have a foam liner that protects against impact and allows for an overhead communications headband/ear protection.


• Must meet or exceed ACH Blunt Impact Requirement per AR/PD10-02, 16DEC13


• Impact liner must have water-resistant film and antimicrobial wicking fabric covering.


• Must feature a hybrid composite shell which increases strength and provides an optimal fit.


• Must have a lanyard-compatible Wilcox shroud, which aids in securing any standard NVG mount.


• Must have a retention system that quickly adjusts to individual head shapes, providing comfort and stability.


• Hardware must be stainless steel with MIL-DTL-13924D black oxide coating.


• Side rail accessories must be gloss-reinforced polycarbonate.


• Must allow one handed adjustment for retention system.4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION

Interested parties are requested to submit a Capability Statement demonstrating their ability to provide the requested items. Submissions should include:

1. Company name, address, Point of Contact (POC), telephone number, and email address.


2. Confirmation of 100% Berry Amendment Compliance for all proposed products.


3. Product specification sheets or literature matching the salient characteristics listed above (without providing pricing).


4. Estimated lead times for the stated estimated quantities.


5. Capability Statements may be sent to Casandra.Rogers@dla.mil through September 28, 2026.

Please note: Pricing is not required at this time, as this RFI is for market research purposes.