Call for Solutions for Maritime Body Armor Load Carriage Systems (M-BALCS) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Only
Call for Solutions for Maritime Body Armor Load Carriage Systems (M-BALCS) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Only, Solicitation 5ada8efcf393432ca22926ca3e8988e3, issued by Federal (Massachusetts offices).
Key facts
- Issuing agency
- Federal (Massachusetts offices)
- Solicitation number
- 5ada8efcf393432ca22926ca3e8988e3
- Type
- Solicitation
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
- Response deadline
- Sep 25, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Place of performance
- MA, 01760
Official 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
Solicitation #W911QY-26-R-MBALCS. Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEPT OF THE ARMY › W6QK ACC-APG NATICK. NAICS 315250. Product/Service Code 8465.
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