Bid opportunityClosed

Call for Solutions for Maritime Body Armor Load Carriage Systems (M-BALCS) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Only

DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEPT OF THE ARMY › W6QK ACC-APG NATICK

Response deadlineSep 25, 2026 8:00 PM EDT

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Key decision factors

Response deadline: Sep 25, 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Posted: Sep 9, 2026 12:00 AM EDT
Notice type: Solicitation
Set-aside: Not provided or not applicable
NAICS: 315250 — Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
PSC: 8465 — Individual Equipment
Place of performance: Massachusetts
Current status: Closed

Notice details

Official status: Closed
Normalized group: Bid opportunity
Notice ID: a707f0faa4c643c7a817a5c3ea4978e8
Solicitation number: W911QY-26-R-MBALCS

Description

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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

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Contacts

Lydia Wang

Primary

lydia.z.wang.civ@army.mil

Danny Soto

Secondary

danny.soto3.civ@army.mil

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