42--LIFE,PRESERVER,FAST

This contract solicitation is for the procurement of 4,000 units of life preservers, specifically the FAST model designated by NSN 4220014980768. The items are to be delivered to the DLA Distribution center located at W1A8 within 116 days after the award. The solicitation is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Department of Defense, with the office based in Philadelphia, PA. This acquisition is a HUBZone set-aside, targeting businesses within historically underutilized business zones, under NAICS code 326150, which covers plastics product manufacturing. Interested and responsible vendors must submit their quotes electronically, as hard copies of the solicitation are not provided. The solicitation document and relevant military specifications and drawings can be accessed digitally through the provided online link. The solicitation was posted on March 30, 2026, and all quotes must be received by the response deadline of April 10, 2026. Questions or requests for additional information should be directed to the designated buyer via email as specified in the solicitation notice. This combined-type procurement calls for competitive quotes from qualified sources to fulfill the DLA’s requirement for these life preservers.