LIFE RAFT & SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT, INC.

LIFE RAFT & SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT, INC. specializes in the inspection, certification, maintenance, repair, and replenishment of U.S. Coast Guard–compliant SOLAS and Viking life rafts and associated survival equipment. The contractor delivers technical services for maritime safety systems, including synthetic rubber component manufacturing, mooring and towing hardware integration, and rigorous compliance testing for military and federal maritime operations. Their expertise spans the full lifecycle of life-saving apparatuses, from structural repair of inflatable rafts to certification of buoyancy, hydrostatic release mechanisms, and emergency signaling systems, ensuring adherence to international maritime safety standards. A key differentiator is their hands-on proficiency in maintaining complex survival systems under stringent federal regulatory frameworks, particularly for vessels operating in remote or hostile environments. The company has established consistent relationships with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of the Interior, providing mission-critical support for naval vessels, coast guard assets, and research vessels. For the Department of Commerce, they perform annual maintenance of NOAA-operated life rafts, demonstrating reliability in scientific and environmental research fleet support. Their work for these agencies centers on regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and lifecycle sustainment of maritime survival equipment. The contractor’s primary industry focus lies in NAICS 811310 for commercial machinery repair and maintenance, 336612 for boat building, and 325212 for synthetic rubber manufacturing—reflecting a niche specialization in the fabrication and upkeep of maritime survival systems. They operate at the intersection of marine safety engineering and federal procurement, serving specialized segments of the defense and maritime research markets. As a small business based in Tiverton, Rhode Island, with no federal certifications on record, LIFE RAFT & SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT, INC. positions itself as a technically focused provider with deep domain expertise in life raft systems, serving critical federal maritime operations through precision service delivery and regulatory compliance.