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Maritime Vests for Foreign Military Sales

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jul 15, 2026 · 20:04 UTC

The U.S. Army needs a small business to manufacture maritime vests for foreign military sales.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need?
  • The U.S. Army needs a small business to manufacture Berry Compliant Maritime Vests (Plate carrier) for Maritime operations.
  • The vests must be for foreign military sales.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline?
  • The contract will be a commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
  • The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
  • How will they pick the winner?
  • The notice doesn't say how the winner will be chosen.
  • When and how do you bid?
  • The bid deadline is August 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
  • The notice doesn't say how to submit the bid.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit (if any).
  • Find a teaming partner who already has experience in manufacturing maritime vests.

Primary point of contact

Email
lissa.k.ewers.civ@army.mil
Phone
(520) 671-1178

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