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FA8606-18-D-0019: Department of the Air Force Award to Gentex Corporation
Acat iii, alep block 3 basic id/iq. Contracting activity: FA8606 AFLCMC ROUK HS AFLCMC/ROUK.
$98.3M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED IDIQ / FA8606 FA8606 AFLCMC ROUK HS AFLCMC/ROUK
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8606-18-D-0019 (unhyphenated: FA860618D0019) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Gentex Corporation
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $323.0M obligated across 650 contracts
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| Obligated Amount | Order-Dependent / TBD |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $98,300,000 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $0 (signed 2018-09-28, latest FPDS action 2026-05-18) · 5 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $11,802,345 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8606: FA8606 AFLCMC ROUK HS AFLCMC/ROUK |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDIQ) / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 8475 (Specialized Flight Clothing And Accessories) · NAICS 334413 (Semiconductor And Related Device Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Determined at the contract or task-order level |
| Estimated Completion Date | See order schedule |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA860618D0019)
Acat iii, alep block 3 basic id/iq
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Gentex Corporation
- Delivery Runway: Active through multi-year ordering period
- Requirement Scope: Acat iii, alep block 3 basic id/iq
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 8475 (Specialized Flight Clothing And Accessories)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8606-18-D-0019 when contacting Gentex Corporation Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8606 (FA8606 AFLCMC ROUK HS AFLCMC/ROUK)
- Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
- Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under FA8606-18-D-0019 (5 shown, $11.8M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA860624FB004 | $10.0M | Gentex Corporation | 2024-08-23 / 2026-03-11 | 2027-06-11 | Aircrew laser eye protection (alep) night spectacles delivery order |
| FA860625FB003 | $1.7M | Gentex Corporation | 2025-05-14 / 2026-03-19 | 2027-12-30 | Aircrew laser eye protection, day/night ballistic spectacles delivery order |
| FA860620F0011 | $124K | Gentex Corporation | 2020-07-17 / 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-20 | Alep block iii day spectacles |
| FA860624F0004 | $33K | Gentex Corporation | 2024-03-07 / 2024-03-07 | 2025-03-06 | Alep block iii day spectacles, 80 additional units & 8 repair kit procurement |
| FA860622F0001 | $0 | Gentex Corporation | 2021-10-25 / 2023-12-05 | 2024-05-01 | Aircrew night vision goggle-joined laser |
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Gentex Corporation Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8606-18-D-0019.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8606 (FA8606 AFLCMC ROUK HS AFLCMC/ROUK)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-22 | FA8606-25-C-B007 | Intellisense Systems | $7.7M | Mar 26, 2027 | Intellisense Systems wins $7.7M contract for ensuring aircrew can safely and effectively execute their mission. Air Force Life Cycle Managem... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to Gentex Corporation
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | SPE1C1-23-D-0004 | Defense Logistics Agency | $39.9M | - | The award on file is IDIQ SPE1C1-23-D-0004, ceiling $189.6M. That IDV row has no obligated dollars and no fill. |
| 2026-07-27 | 70Z03826FD0000027 | Navy | $49.9M | - | Gentex gets $49.9M modification for continued program management, engineering, and logistics support. Naval Air Systems Command. |
| 2026-05-29 | W58RGZ-26-D-0051 | Army | $44.8M | May 28, 2031 | Gentex wins $44.8M contract for Head Gear Unit-56/P Apache Helmet Assemblies, Rotary Wing Helmets. U.S. Army Contracting Command work throug... |
| 2026-04-10 | M67854-26-D-5401 | Marine Corps | $128.5M | - | Gentex wins $128.5M contract for Integrated Helmet Systems. Marine Corps Systems Command. |
| 2026-01-28 | SPE1C1-26-D-0022 | Defense Logistics Agency | $17.2M | - | Gentex wins $17.2M contract for ballistic helmet-2 and associated subcomponents. Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. |
| 2025-12-19 | N00421-26-D-0002 | Navy | $22.6M | - | Gentex wins $22.6M contract for Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet (NGFWH) system. Naval Air Systems Command. |
4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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