HGU-98/P Flight Deck Crewman’s Helmet

Updated Nov 14, 2026

Sources Sought from the Defense Logistics Agency. Due Dec 12, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5), 28 days left.

Description

DLA Troop Support is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for the following: Nomenclature: HGU-98/P Flight Deck Crewman’s Helmet: NSNs: Manufacturer Part #: NSN 72-R3-PC-1S 8415-01-707-3246 72-R3-PC-2S 8415-01-707-3288 72-R3-PG-1S 8415-01-707-3315 72-R3-PG-2S 8415-01-707-3333 72-R3-PR-1S 8415-01-707-3654 72-R3-PR-2S 8415-01-707-3670 72-R3-PW-1S 8415-01-707-3682 72-R3-PW-2S 8415-01-707-3708 72-R3-PP-1S 8415-01-707-3636 72-R3-PP-2S 8415-01-707-3638 72-R3-PY-1S 8415-01-707-3723 72-R3-PY-2S 8415-01-707-3833 72-R3-PB-1S 8415-01-707-3208 72-R3-PB-2S 8415-01-707-3218 Confirmed Components: Manufacturer Part #: NSN 72-RET-21 8415-01-707-7144 72-RET-22 8415-01-707-7148 72?LIN?SET?1 8415-01-699-8673 72?LIN?SET?2 8415-01-707-7159 76?SCK?30?BK 8305-01-727-8271 DLA may also procure the following components: Manufacturer Part #: NSN EE7001-01 8465-01-729-3691 21-HNS-21 8415-01-707-7134 21-HNS-22 8415-01-707-7141 80-CAK-BP 8470-01-729-3458 70?ESS?PRM 8470-01-729-3493 The EXFIL LTP helmet is a new item of supply for the USMC and USN aviation maintenance roles/positions and will impact the demand of the HGU-24/P, HGU 25/P helmet, MIL-H-81735.

The HGU-98/P maintainer helmet provides improved impact protection, hearing protection and comfort over the legacy HGU-24/25 helmet. The HUG 98/P helmet provides increased hearing protection and impact protection over the legacy helmet. The HUG-98/P helmet consists of a one-piece hard shell with rail mounted hearing protection and eye protection goggles.

The HGU-98/P helmet has items that can be replaced individually and accessories that do not come on the helmet. The HGU-98/P Helmet provides improved impact protection, hearing protection and comfort over the legacy HGU-24/25 helmet. This new helmet consists of a one-piece hard shell with rail mounted hearing protection and eye protection goggles.

The points of contact for this action are Jennifer Bartnick, IPTL for the HGU-98/P Flight Deck Crewman’s Helmet, [email protected] and Philip Seale, DAPML for the HGU-98/P Flight Deck Crewman’s Helmet, [email protected]. DFARS Clause 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities applies. All information received in response to this RFI/ Sources Sought will contribute to determining the method of procurement.

There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information:

1. Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and
2. Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.

If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. [Note: In accordance with FAR 10.001(b), agencies should not request potential sources to submit more than the minimum information necessary.] Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to Matthew Porreca at [email protected]. All responses under this sources sought notice must be emailed. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Matthew Porreca at [email protected]

Contracting contact

• Matthew Porreca · [email protected] · (445) 737-7549
• Michelle Falkowski · [email protected]

As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.

Is your business small enough?

For NAICS 315210, a business counts as small if it has no more than 750 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

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About the buyer

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded $46.7 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp, Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. and W S Darley & Co. See what DLA is buying now.

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