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Galvion awarded FBI contract for its Hellbender FE helmet

Galvion has been awarded a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) contract for their Galvion Hellbender Federal Edition (FE) helmet (previously identified as the Hellbender R7/TE).

Above: Galvion Hellbender FE Black F-M Cut.
Courtesy Galvion

This five year, $10 Million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract represents a significant milestone in delivering Galvion’s advanced head systems to authorized buyers, which include Department of Justice agency components, including but not limited to FBI, DEA, and US Marshals.  

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Galvion’s Hellbender platform has been developed and refined over multiple years, with feedback from some of the world’s most demanding teams and is currently fielded across various international programmes. The proprietary geometry of the Galvion Hellbender system maximises comfort, fit and stability with a unique helmet profile and features the best-in-class APEX liner system. Advanced platform options include modular upgrades such as maxillofacial protection, integration of Galvion’s E.D.G power and data management system, as well as a suite of accessories, including helmet covers, strobes, task lights, and NVG mounts.  

The winning Hellbender FE ballistic helmet model is wholly molded, assembled and built in Newport, Vermont, USA and meets the stringent requirements of the DEA and FBI Ballistic Testing Helmet Protocol 2024. Prioritising backface deformation performance, the helmet offers protection against pistol calibre threats, environmental hazards and meets enhanced backface deformation limits. 

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Featuring Galvion’s Universal Bonded Anchor System (UBAS), which was developed as part of the United States Marine Corps IHS programme to eliminate bolt penetrations for seamless coverage and ballistic integrity. The helmet platform is available in hi-cut as well as a unique mid/full cut, features single-sized components and provides unmatched flexibility for integrating equipment. Configurable to meet rapidly evolving threat and operational needs, the Hellbender system has been specifically designed to support upgradeability, maintenance and refurbishment paths.
 
Todd Stirtzinger, CEO at Galvion, said: “Our team worked tirelessly to develop a solution to meet the FBI’s high ballistic performance protocols, and we are excited to see this work come to fruition with the award of this contract. Our head systems are renowned for delivering a unique combination of customized performance, thoughtful design and unparalleled comfort, and we are proud to be able to offer the FBI and wider agency network this latest Hellbender system. We have close to 100,000 of the Hellbender geometry in service around the world and we are continually incorporating end-user feedback into the platform design to ensure that it can support the ever-evolving needs of our users. This new Hellbender system makes a great addition to our rapidly expanding suite of solutions for the law enforcement user community.
  
"Today’s announcement marks a significant milestone for our team, and we look forward to offering our integrated system and customized solutions approach to the broader federal and law enforcement user communities.” 

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