Authorized Protective Eyewear List

Sources SoughtNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • 46 days until response deadline
  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD
  • Industry: Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing

Contract Details

Notice ID
W91CRB-26-32432A
Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QK ACC-APG
Posted Date
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Response Deadline
Friday, March 13, 2026
PSC Code
4240
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Status
Active

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT FOR THE ARMY AUTHORIZED PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR LIST I. DESCRIPTION: This is a special notice in accordance with the Qualification Requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 9.2), Subpart 9.2 Qualifications Requirements, intended for manufacturers of protective eyewear to support updating the Qualified Product List (QPL) for protective eyewear, also known as the Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL). The APEL provides eye protection for military combat and training in a manner that offers variety and choice of products to best suit mission needs. This announcement will constitute the only notification of the QPL update. Any future acquisitions based on the QPL that result from this notice will be in accordance with the FAR and other applicable Government regulations an

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is conducting market research to identify potential sources for ophthalmic goods manufacturing with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD. Responding to this notice helps ensure your company is considered for the eventual solicitation.