# NOI to Sole Source for Visor Strap Assembly for T-6 Helmet

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- Solicitation number: N6883626Q0075
- Notice type: Special notice (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville Erp (N68836)
- NAICS: 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 8475 Specialized Flight Clothing and Accessories
- Place of performance: Milton, Florida
- First posted: August 27, 2026
- Last posted: September 2, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c57d4d2368884a559d1e629760ed542c/view

## Description

The integration of the dual-visor system in the T-6 aircraft will significantly enhance aircrew safety and operational efficiency by eliminating the hazardous requirement to physically swap visors during flight. By allowing pilots to seamlessly transition between clear and tinted visors, this upgrade mitigates the risk of introducing Foreign Object Debris (FOD) into the cockpit and drastically reduces "head-down" time and distraction during critical, high-workload phases of flight.

Ultimately, this modernization ensures continuous eye protection against glare, bird strikes, or canopy fragmentation while maintaining optimal situational awareness, thereby directly lowering the mishap potential within the T-6 training environment.

## Publications

- August 27, 2026: Sources sought, due September 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 91f3451dabd84deca7f1f71e91898414. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/91f3451dabd84deca7f1f71e91898414/view
- September 2, 2026: Special notice, due September 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice c57d4d2368884a559d1e629760ed542c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c57d4d2368884a559d1e629760ed542c/view

## Points of contact

- Tyler Smith, tyler.j.smith248.mil@us.navy.mil
- Timothy Corwin, timothy.m.corwin.civ@us.navy.mil

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