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Gentex Awarded Integrated Helmet Protection System Contract For U.S. Soldier Protection System

Gentex Corporation was awarded a contract of $1.3 million for Phase 1 Development Testing of the Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) component of the Soldier Protection System (SPS) by the U.S. Army. A multiple sequential contract, the overall contract value opportunity is $18 million.

The Gentex IHPS consists of an advanced, lightweight ballistic shell, an adjustable suspension system with an improved impact liner, a high stability retention system, a maxillofacial system (including visor and mandible), and passive hearing protection. The new system will be light weight with enhanced ballistic and non-ballistic protection, while providing superior comfort and fit, as well as earlier donning and doffing.

The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), which provides comprehensive contracting support to meet the needs of the Joint Warfighter worldwide.

www.gentexcorp.com

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5 Responses to “Gentex Awarded Integrated Helmet Protection System Contract For U.S. Soldier Protection System”

  1. Konrado says:

    What about ECH helmet? Does this mean the ECH is cancelled / won’t be adopted?

  2. soldier358 says:

    Where can we see pictures of this helmet?

  3. MM says:

    It should also be noted that Gentex is not the only company awarded a contract to move forward into DT1.