Life Preserver Vest Supply

A subcontract has been issued for the supply and delivery of one commercial off-the-shelf Life Preserver Vest, identified by NSN 4220014873619, to the USS America (LHA 6). This requirement is processed under a DPAS-rated order, ensuring priority allocation of materials and resources, and fully complies with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to meet federal defense procurement standards. The contract falls under NAICS code 424450, which pertains to wholesale trade of navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments, indicating the procurement is handled through specialized defense supply channels. The contracting agency is the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, reflecting the centralized nature of defense logistics and procurement. The delivery destination is the USS America, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, underscoring the operational urgency and critical safety nature of the equipment. Although no solicitation number or specific point of contact is provided, the official record is accessible through the DIBBS system, with the contract identified by award and delivery references.