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Life Preserver Vest Manufacturing

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

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This subcontract involves the manufacture and assembly of 12,102 large-sized red life preserver vests under NSN 4220-01-487-3619 for prime contractors supporting DLA supply contracts. The scope of work includes cutting and sewing materials, integrating buoyancy components, and installing distress marker light patches. All accessories must be secured with nylon cords featuring a minimum tensile strength of 90 lbs, and the final products must be certified as asbestos-free and mercury-free. The project is managed by the Department of Defense through the Yokosuka Japan CML PHN agency. Completed vests must be packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards. The performance of the contract is located at FPO 09513, with a response deadline set for October 22, 2026.

General Info

Manufacture 12,102 red life preserver vests for DoD by October 22, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → YOKOSUKA JAPAN CML PHN

NAICS

314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

Place of Performance

FPO, AE, 09513, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE8E6-27-Q-0035.

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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PostedOct 15

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Response DeadlineOct 22

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → YOKOSUKA JAPAN CML PHN

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → YOKOSUKA JAPAN CML PHN

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Manufactures and assembles red, large-sized life preserver vests for prime contractors delivering DLA supply contracts. Cuts and sews vest materials, integrates buoyancy components, and installs distress marker light patches. Secures accessories using nylon cords with minimum 90 lbs tensile strength. Ensures asbestos-free and mercury-free compliance. Delivers 12,102 completed vests (NSN 4220-01-487-3619) packaged per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129.

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