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

Key facts

Response deadline
Sep 29, 2026
8:00 PM UTC-04:00
Set-aside
Not stated
Notice type
Solicitation
Posted on SAM.gov
Sep 22, 2026
Archives Oct 14, 2026

Description

Added Attachment Attachment 0002 CFS QandA 20260922 Amendment 0001 - 09/14/2026; Call for Solutions for M-BALCS Amendment 0002 - 09/22/2026; Call for Solutions for M-BALCS 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

From SAM.gov’s daily data file, as published on Oct 9, 2026 (UTC). SAM.gov’s latest daily file no longer lists this notice.

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Posted on SAM.gov: Sep 22, 2026
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First recorded by BidLookup: Oct 8, 2026
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Last confirmed: Oct 8, 2026
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Record

Solicitation number
W911QY-26-R-MBALCS
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NAICS
315250 · Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
Product/service code
8465 · INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT
Place of performance
Massachusetts 01760
Contracting office
NATICK, MA 01760-5011
SAM.gov notice ID
679f94af16f5471f98535053c778963e