Enhanced Armor Inspection System (EAIS)

The buyer needs information regarding U.S.-based industry capability to manufacture up to ten three-dimensional/Computed Tomography scanner systems for the Enhanced Armor Inspection System. The requested scope involves producing scanners to inspect Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts and United States Marine Corps Lightweight Plates for cracks and delaminations. Interested vendors must submit white papers and answers to specific operational questions to demonstrate capability. Questions must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Shanna Laging at [email protected] by September 10, 2026. Final responses must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Ebony King at [email protected] and Shanna Laging no later than October 2, 2026. Responses must include a cover letter of one page or less and details such as System for Award Management registration expiration dates. This notice serves solely as market research under FAR Part 10 to assess industry capabilities, so no solicitation exists currently and no proposals are being evaluated for contract award. The text does not provide eligible vendor restrictions, contract terms, or budget figures, but vendors must submit estimated pricing for one unit, ten units, installation, initial training, and project timelines.