Intent to Sole Source Surmet Corporation

Montana State University is evaluating a sole‑source award to Surmet Corporation for the development of advanced Aluminum Oxynitride (ALON) transparent armor tiles, ballistic testing of those tiles, and delivery of V50 performance data for a next‑generation helmet system. The effort requires a vendor capable of fabricating ALON tiles meeting strict density, curvature, areal density, hardness, and elastic modulus specifications, then performing controlled ballistic impact tests and reporting detailed V50 results. While the award is intended for Surmet, any vendor that can demonstrate an equivalent product and service may submit a written comment by the deadline, potentially prompting a competitive solicitation. • Develop and fabricate ALON ceramic tiles to precise material and geometric requirements. • Conduct ballistic testing to generate V50 data for helmet‑level protection assessment. • Provide full technical reports, data analysis, and documentation to MSU. • Non‑competitive intent, but open to equivalent‑product comments; deadline June 4, 2026.