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Special Operations Armor 3 (SODA-3)

Department of Homeland Security · U.S. Secret Service · ERO-PRO
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Forecast detail

Not yet solicited

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Solicitation expected
August 10, 2026
Anticipated award
September 10, 2026 · Q4 2026
Estimated value
$2M to $5M
Period of performance
September 10, 2026 to September 9, 2031
Contract type
Firm Fixed Price
Expected vehicle
Indefinite Delivery Contract
Competition
New Requirement, No Contract
No incumbent. A new requirement means nobody is defending a position here, and no one has an insider’s head start on the scope.

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Published by the agency in its acquisition forecast, last updated August 7, 2026. Forecast entries are plans, not commitments — dates slip and requirements get cancelled, restructured or absorbed into another buy.

Requirement details

Solicitation number
*F2026073686
Notice type
Forecast
NAICS
315990 — Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
Set-aside
8(a)
Posted
2026-08-07
Place of performance
Washington DC, DC

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Statement of work, as posted

An update to the Requirement Description is provided below. Establish an 8(a) IDIQ contract to provide body armor and accessories. The contract will enable timely and flexible ordering to meet mission requirements. Procurement of body armor and accessories to support operational needs. Products include ballistic vests, plates, carriers, and related accessories.

Contact

Point of contact
Keisha Pender
Role
Requirements owner
Email
keisha.pender@usss.dhs.gov
Secondary
jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov
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