N0042126C1004
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
HGU-99/P helmets system. Includes the production and delivery of 3,000 full-rate production helmets, consisting of basic helmets, communication boom helmets, communication cup helmets, helmets with communication for sound, as well as accessories and spare parts. This effort supports the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) phase III initiative based on phase II SBIR topic N04-255, titled 'advanced helmet for maintainer head and hearing protection' for the Navy.
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Patuxent River, MD 20670 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Not Competed
Research Type
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase III
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Sole Source This Definitive Contract was awarded sole source to Creare.
Creare was awarded
Definitive Contract N0042126C1004 (N00421-26-C-1004)
for Production and Delivery of HGU-99/P Helmets System
worth up to $20,598,942
by NAWC Aircraft Division
in February 2026.
The contract
has a duration of 2 years 3 months and
was awarded
full & open
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC 1680
via sole source acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $316,710.
DOD Announcements
Feb 2026:
Creare LLC,* Hanover, New Hampshire, was awarded a $20,282,232 firm-fixed-price contract for the production and delivery of 3,000 full-rate production helmets, which includes basic helmets, communication boom helmets, communication cup helmets, helmets with communication for sound, accessories, and spare parts in support of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III effort based on Phase II SBIR Topic N04-255, titled “Advanced Helmet for Maintainer Head and Hearing Protection” for the Navy. Work will be performed in Salem, Oregon (39%); Carpentersville, Illinois (25%); Lebanon, New Hampshire (18%); Hanover, New Hampshire (16%); Hillsboro, Oregon (1%); and Ottawa, Ohio (1%), and is expected to be completed in May 2028. Fiscal 2026 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $20,282,232 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0042126C1004). (Awarded on Feb. 12, 2026)
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 2/12/26
Period of Performance
2/12/26
Start Date
5/3/28
Current End Date
5/3/28
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$20.3M
Total Obligated
$20.3M
Current Award
$20.6M
Potential Award
$0.0
Funded Backlog
$316.7K
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
N0042126C1004
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
People
Suggested agency contacts for N0042126C1004
Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Sole Source
Other Than Full and Open Competition
Follow-On Contract
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
JDKYAKDT4TT6
Awardee CAGE
8A287
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
N00421 NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV
Funding Office
N00421
Created By
amy.wescott@navy.mil
Last Modified By
jamie.billig@navy.mil
Approved By
jamie.billig@navy.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
MD-05
Senators
Benjamin Cardin
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
Representative
Steny Hoyer
Modified: 2/12/26