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W91CRB-25-F-A167: $481K Department of the Army Award to Hardwire LLC
Vital torso protection (vtp) lares small arms protective insert (lsapi) plate variant. Contracting activity: W6QK ACC-APG. Estimated completion: 2026-02-24.
$481K contract action / $481K cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-02-24 completion / W91CRB W6QK ACC-APG
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | W91CRB-25-F-A167 (unhyphenated: W91CRB25FA167) · Parent Vehicle: W91CRB-25-D-0013 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Hardwire LLC
(Maryland)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $94.6M obligated across 63 contracts
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| Obligated Amount | $480,725 |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $480,725 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $480,725 (signed 2025-08-28, latest FPDS action 2025-12-05) · 3 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $77,314,265 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Army |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | W91CRB: W6QK ACC-APG |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 8470 (Armor, Personal) · NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, And Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Maryland |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-02-24 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract W91CRB25FA167)
Vital torso protection (vtp) lares small arms protective insert (lsapi) plate variant
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Hardwire LLC
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-02-24
- Requirement Scope: Vital torso protection (vtp) lares small arms protective insert (lsapi) plate variant
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 8470 (Armor, Personal)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract W91CRB-25-F-A167 when contacting Hardwire LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: W91CRB (W6QK ACC-APG)
- Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Army Contracting Command (ACC) FOIA Officer (usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqaccfoia@army.mil)
- Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under W91CRB-25-F-A167 (3 shown, $77.3M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W91CRB25FA210 | $39.3M | Hardwire LLC | 2025-09-11 / 2025-11-25 | 2027-03-15 | Vital torso protection (vtp) lares small arms protective insert (lsapi) plate variant |
| W91CRB26FA063 | $37.9M | Hardwire LLC | 2026-01-21 / 2026-02-20 | 2027-07-16 | Full rate production (frp) vital torso protection (vtp) lares small arms protective insert (lsapi) plate variant |
| W91CRB25F0153 | $106K | Hardwire LLC | 2025-03-14 / 2025-04-30 | 2025-06-12 | Vital torso protection (vtp) lares small arms protective insert (lsapi) |
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 Hardwire LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract W91CRB-25-F-A167.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office W91CRB (W6QK ACC-APG)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | W91CRB-26-C-A038 | Calibre Systems | $9.7M | Aug 31, 2027 | Calibre Systems wins $9.7M contract for personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision. Army Contracting Command $9.7M obligated now wo... |
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| 2026-07-23 | W91CRB-26-D-A017 | Hardwire | $35.0M | Jul 22, 2031 | Hardwire wins $35.0M contract for small arms protective inserts. Army Contracting Command work through Jul 22, 2031 small business. |
| 2026-07-14 | W91CRB-26-D-A011 | Neros | $500.0M | Jun 30, 2031 | Neros wins $500.00M contract for Archer first-person-view sUAS purpose-built attritable system, support equipment, testing. Army Contracting... |
| 2026-07-13 | W91CRB-26-C-A020 | - | $19.9M | May 30, 2029 | Boston Consulting Group wins $19.9M contract for key weapon systems and implementation of process improvements. Army Contracting Command $1.... |
| 2026-07-08 | W91CRB-26-C-5057 | L3Harris Global Communications | $10.8M | Aug 28, 2027 | L3Harris Global Communications wins $10.8M contract for of tactical communications equipment, hardware, and integration kits including GPS j... |
| 2026-07-02 | W91CRB-26-C-A010 | Technical and Project Engineering | $9.1M | Jan 5, 2031 | Technical and Project Engineering wins $9.1M contract for Army training models services in support of Headquarters, Department of the Army G... |
| 2026-06-26 | W91CRB-26-D-A012 | ITC Defense | $72.3M | Jun 30, 2031 | ITC Defense wins $72.3M contract for programmatic support services. U.S. Army Contracting Command work through Jun 30, 2031 small business. |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to Hardwire LLC
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | W911QX-26-D-A006 | Army | $99.0M | Aug 23, 2031 | Hardwire wins $99.0M contract for work on advanced processing of metallic armor under Small Business Innovative Research Phase III. Army Con... |
| 2026-07-23 | W91CRB-26-D-A017 | Army | $35.0M | Jul 22, 2031 | Hardwire wins $35.0M contract for small arms protective inserts. Army Contracting Command work through Jul 22, 2031 small business. |
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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