RFI Ballistic Helmets

The United States Air Force is seeking information from potential sources for the production of ballistic helmets with specific salient characteristics. The helmets must meet or exceed National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Level-IIIA with ballistic performance, meet or exceed current Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) Blunt Impact Protection requirements, and have a dual-layered adjustable individual padding system. The helmets must also come with a helmet cover, have a retention system that meets ACH pull strength requirements, and have a chin strap extender. The helmets must accommodate various accessories, such as night vision shrouds and tactical headsets. Some key features of the helmets include: • Meeting or exceeding NIJ Level-IIIA with ballistic performance • Meeting or exceeding current ACH Blunt Impact Protection requirements • Having a dual-layered adjustable individual padding system • Coming with a helmet cover • Having a retention system that meets ACH pull strength requirements • Having a chin strap extender • Accommodating various accessories, such as night vision shrouds and tactical headsets