Call for Solutions for Maritime Body Armor Load Carriage Systems (M-BALCS) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Only
Archived on October 14, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Overview
- Response deadline
- 8:00 PM EDT
- Posted
- September 22, 2026
- Notice type
- Solicitation
- NAICS
- 315250: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
- Agency
- Department of WarDepartment of the Army
Notice details
- Office
- AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG NATICK
- Place of performance
- Massachusetts, 01760
- PSC
- 8465: INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT
- Last updated
- Oct 28, 2026
- First published
- Last updated on SAM.gov
Identifiers
- Solicitation number
- W911QY-26-R-MBALCS
- Notice ID
- 679f94af16f5471f98535053c778963e
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
Award Overview
Contacts
Contracting Officer
Primary Contact
Secondary Contact
Documents
Files (6)
- Download
Attachment 0002 CFS QandA 20260922.pdf
283 KBAdded in Solicitation version 6Posted - Download
Call for Solutions for M-BALCS Amendment 0002.pdf
130 KBAdded in Solicitation version 6Posted - Download
Call for Solutions for M-BALCS Amendment 0001.pdf
130 KBAdded in Solicitation version 4Posted - Download
Call for Solutions for M-BALCS 20260909_.pdf
181 KBAdded in Solicitation version 3Posted - Download
Appendix A - Affirmation of Business Status Certification.pdf
103 KBAdded in Solicitation version 1Posted - Download
Attachment 0001 M-BALCS Phase 1 Evaluation Matrix 20260909.pdf
72 KBAdded in Solicitation version 1Posted
Links (1)
- Army Open Solicitation (W9128Z-25-S-A002)sam.govPosted
Lifecycle
- 1Version 1SolicitationArchived
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- 2Version 2SolicitationArchived
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- 3Version 3SolicitationArchived
Call for Solutions for Maritime Body Armor Load Carriage Systems (M-BALCS) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Only
- 4Version 4SolicitationArchived
Call for Solutions for Maritime Body Armor Load Carriage Systems (M-BALCS) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Only
- 6Version 6SolicitationArchivedCurrent
Call for Solutions for Maritime Body Armor Load Carriage Systems (M-BALCS) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Only
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
W911QY-26-R-MBALCS
Archive Date
Oct 14, 2026
Office Address
NATICK, MA, 01760-5011