The Demand Signal: Primes

Procurement intelligence from OODA · Reading what government intends to buy.

Small arms protective inserts (Hardwire LLC)

Department of War · Army · Contract Announcement

posted 23 July 2026 · awarded 23 July 2026 · runs to July 2031

$35,000,000 · definitive

Summary

The Army is purchasing small arms protective inserts under a $35,000,000 firm‑fixed‑price contract. The award was made to Hardwire LLC and the notice provides only basic contract details such as solicitation method and estimated completion date.

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