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