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Life Preserver Vest Manufacturer (NSN 4220-01-487-3657)

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Response Deadline10/16/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves the manufacture and supply of three specialized X-Large white life preserver vests for prime contractors under a Defense Logistics Agency contract. The vests must be fabricated according to NSN 4220-01-487-3657 specifications, featuring 1.5 inch by 1.5 inch nylon loop tape patches and nylon securing cords with a minimum tensile strength of 90 pounds. Production must adhere to mercury-free manufacturing processes and maintain strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-E and MIL-STD-129 standards. The selected provider is responsible for the complete fabrication, packaging, and marking of the vests. The opportunity was posted on October 8, 2026, with a response deadline of October 16, 2026, under NAICS code 314999.

General Info

Manufacture and supply three specialized X-Large white life preserver vests per DLA specifications.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

NAICS

314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

Place of Performance

USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE8E6-27-Q-0007.

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PostedOct 8

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Response DeadlineOct 16

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Manufactures and supplies specialized X-Large white life preserver vests for prime contractors on DLA supply contracts. Fabricates vests to NSN 4220-01-487-3657 specifications, integrating 1.5" x 1.5" nylon loop tape patches and nylon securing cords with 90lb minimum tensile strength. Requires mercury-free manufacturing and compliance with MIL-STD-2073-E and MIL-STD-129. Delivers three completed, packaged, and marked vests.

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