SAM #F2P3SF6156A001

Market Research for JLTV Overhead Gunner Protection Kit at RAF Lakenheath

The 48th Security Forces Squadron at RAF Lakenheath is seeking sources for an Overhead Gunner Protection Kit (OGPK) for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV): - Government Buyer: - 48th Security Forces Squadron (48 SFS), RAF Lakenheath, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Product Requested: - Overhead Gunner Protection Kit (OGPK) for JLTV - Includes reinforced overhead structural cage and restraint system - Three 12x12 inch transparent ballistic glass windows - All required high-strength vehicle-grade mounting hardware - Detailed installation instructions - Design must not obstruct gunner movement or weapon system access - Must ensure safety in vehicle rollovers - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all capable manufacturers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Kit must be compatible with JLTV - Emphasis on safety, visibility, and unobstructed operation for the gunner - Transparent ballistic glass required for windows - Complete mounting hardware and installation instructions must be included - This is a market research RFI, not a formal solicitation or request for quote

Description

The 48th Contracting Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, seeks feedback/sources of companies capable of providing JLTV Overhead Protection Gunner Kits in accordance with the attached Statement of Work document.

Response Guidlines: Only electronic responses will be accepted. Please send responses by email to the primary POCs not later than Monday, 20 July 2026 by 13:30 London Time. Earlier submission is highly encouraged.

*This RFI (Request for Information) notice is issued for planning purposes only. Responses to this notice shall assist the Government in market research and identify potential sources. This notice does NOT serve as a formal request for proposal or request for quote. No pricing information is being requested at this time.

Request Information: The following is requested from interested companies:

1. Please indicate if your company is willing and able to provide the described JLTV Overhead Protection Gunner Kits. If there are any conditions that prevent your company from providing a quote should a formal solicitation be issued, please provide further details to assist in market research.

2. Please provide descriptive literature commonly provided ot the general public, if possible.

3. Identify your firm's information (name, address, phone number, CAGE code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)).

4. Identify the appropriate number of calendar days required to respond to an Request for Quote (RFQ).

5. Identify ambiguous or confusing language in the draft Salient Characteristics.

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