Call for Solutions for Maritime Body Armor Load Carriage Systems (M-BALCS) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Only
Key Takeaways
- Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
- Work to be performed in NATICK, MA
- Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
Contract Details
- Notice ID
- W911QY-26-R-MBALCS
- Opportunity Type
- Solicitation
- Agency
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-Agency
- DEPT OF THE ARMY
- Office
- W6QK ACC-APG NATICK
- Posted Date
- Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Response Deadline
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- PSC Code
- 8465
- Set-Aside
- Full & Open Competition
- Place of Performance
- NATICK, MA, 01760-5011
- Status
- Active
Description
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
Why This Opportunity Matters
The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) in NATICK, MA.
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