# Army Hosts Fort Belvoir IHPS Gen III Day

The U.S. Army’s Product Manager Soldier Protective Equipment and Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal will hold an industry day on October 14, 2026, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to discuss a potential future Integrated Head Protection System Generation III (IHPS GEN III) requirement. The informational event will cover preliminary requirements and program timelines for contractors in head protection, hearing protection, and tactical communications; it is not a solicitation. Registration is required by October 9, 2026, four days from the current date, and the event is nine days away.

- Companies with relevant equipment or integration capabilities can use the session to understand the Army’s preliminary requirements and anticipated program timeline.
- Interested firms must register by October 9. Registration and written questions can be directed to the listed Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal contacts.
- Because the event is informational and not a solicitation, attendance does not constitute a proposal submission or guarantee a future procurement.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- Product Manager Soldier Protective Equipment (PdM SPE)
- Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA)

### Sources
- [Army Industry Day on Potential IHPS Generation III Head Protection System](https://app.govly.com/opportunities/17203271) - SAM