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Life Preserver Vest Fabrication and Assembly

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Federal

Response Deadline10/22/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

NAICS

314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

Place of Performance

USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE8E6-27-Q-0022.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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LIFE PRESERVER, VEST

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Timeline

PostedOct 16

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Response DeadlineOct 22

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Response Deadline

10/22/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Manufactures and assembles complete abandon ship life preserver vests for prime contractors on DLA supply contracts. Fabricates vests per CID A-A-59767A, integrating buoyancy materials and outer shells. Ensures components are asbestos-free per FFD-STD-313. Requires industrial sewing equipment for marine-grade textiles and adherence to DFARS Part 225. Delivers 561,330 completed Life Preserver Vests (NSN 4220-01-487-2932).

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