LIFE PRESERVER, VEST
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Solicitation SPE8E6-27-Q-0036 is a Firm Fixed Price contract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for the procurement of Commercial MK-1 Life Preserver Vests, identified by NSN 4220-01-487-3652. These items are designated as critical application items and must be provided in size large and color yellow. The technical specifications require the inclusion of a distress marker light patch on the shoulder and specific nylon securing cords for accessories, including a whistle, sea dye marker, and distress light. The contract strictly prohibits the use of asbestos and the intentional addition of mercury, except for specific functional exceptions. The procurement is divided into five line items totaling 48,000 units, with deliveries scheduled for various naval vessels including the USNS Cesar Chavez, USS George Washington, USS Ralph Johnson, and USS Boxer. Delivery is required within 60 days after the order is received, with specific required delivery dates ranging from August to September 2026. All items are FOB Destination, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the destination. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, while palletization must follow DLA packaging requirements. Invoicing and payment processing are to be managed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.
General Info
Place of Performance
UNIT 100428 BOX 1, FPO, AP, 96662, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Response Deadline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE
DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB
AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT HAVE A SHELF LIFE REQUIREMENT
RD003, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION POTENTIALLY APPLIES
RC001: DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SOURCE APPROVAL REQUEST (SAR)
NO ASBESTOS AS DEFINED IN FED-STD-313 IS
PERMITTED IN THIS ITEM
MERCURY OR MERCURY CONTAINING COMPOUNDS SHALL
NOT BE INTENTIONALLY ADDED TO<(>,<)> OR COME IN DIRECT
CONTACT WITH<(>,<)> ANY HARDWARE OR SUPPLIES FURNISHED
UNDER THIS CONTRACT. EXCEPTION: FUNCTIONAL MERCURY
USED IN BATTERIES, FLUORESCENT LIGHTS, REQUIRED
INSTRUMENTS; SENSORS OR CONTROLS; WEAPON SYSTEMS;
AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS REAGENTS SPECIFIED BY NAVSEA.
PORTABLE FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND PORTABLE INSTRUMENTS
CONTAINING MERCURY SHALL BE SHOCK PROOF AND CONTAIN
A SECOND BOUNDARY OF CONTAINMENT OF THE MERCURY OR
MERCURY COMPOUND. (IAW NAVSEA 5100-003D).
SIZE-LARGE, COLOR-YELLOW
EXCEPTION: A-A-59767 verbiage: 3.2.6 Distress marker light patch. The upper left section (shoulder area) of the vest cover should contain a minimum 1½by 1½-inch nylon loop tape patch to temporarily attach the distress marker light in man overboard situations. The distress marker light must have a 1by 2-inch nylon hook tape patch permanently adhered to the back of the light. 3.2.8 Accessories securing cords. The distress marker light, sea dye marker, and flat whistle shall be secured to the accessories pocket with nominal 1/16-inch diameter nylon cords having a minimum tensile strength of 90 pounds when tested in accordance with ASTM D4268. The length of the cord shall be 48 inches in length for the distress marker light and sea dye marker and 24 inches in length for the whistle. The length of the cord shall be measured from the attachment point of the accessory to the attachment point of the vest. The accessories shall be secured using bowline knots.
CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM
SWITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY, INC. 78673 P/N CMV-1001-26 MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC 8GFM5 P/N MD3040-25-L MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC 8GFM5 P/N MD3040HK-25-L NAVAL GROUP HELLAS SINGLE MEMBER S.A. G3112 P/N NGH-AVIA-0025
SPE8E6-27-Q-0036
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3652 CONT'D
DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments%2FDLMS% 2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnitofIssueandPurchaseUnit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT.
0001 4220-01-487-3652 6.000 EA $ _______________ $ ______________
LIFE PRESERVER
,VEST
PRICING TERMS: Firm Fixed Price
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
FOB: DESTINATION DELIVERY DATE: 60 DAYS ADO
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
N29003
USNS CESAR CHAVEZ T-AKE 14
UNIT 100428 BOX 1
FPO AP 96662
US
RDD 777 SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND
CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
N29003
MARK FOR USNS CESAR CHAVEZ T-AKE 14
DLA VENDORS: USE VSM FOR
US
M/F: (TCN) N290036224S657
RDD: 777
PROJ: HK5 TP 2
SUPP ADD: YNDKCM SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 05
DIC: A41 DIST: 3B ADV: 2L FC: E7
SPE8E6-27-Q-0036
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3652 CONT'D
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT.
0002 4220-01-487-3652 20.000 EA $ ______________ $ ______________
LIFE PRESERVER
,VEST
PRICING TERMS: Firm Fixed Price
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
FOB: DESTINATION DELIVERY DATE: 60 DAYS ADO
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
R21412
USS GEORGE WASHINGTON CVN 73
UNIT 100148 BOX 1
FPO AP 96607
US
VESSEL SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND
CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
R21412
USS GEORGE WASHINGTON CVN 73
DLA VENDORS: USE VSM FOR
US
RDD 777 SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND
CONTRACT
M/F: (TCN) R2141262504185
RDD: 777
PROJ: 9AL TP 2
SUPP ADD: YNVA01 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 05
SPE8E6-27-Q-0036
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3652 CONT'D
DIC: A41 DIST: 3B ADV: 2L FC: LE
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT.
0003 4220-01-487-3652 10.000 EA $ ______________ $ ______________
LIFE PRESERVER
,VEST
PRICING TERMS: Firm Fixed Price
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
FOB: DESTINATION DELIVERY DATE: 60 DAYS ADO
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
R50125
USS RALPH JOHNSON DDG 114
UNIT 100133 BOX 1
FPO AP 96691-3300
US
VESSEL SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND
CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
R50125
SPE8E6-27-Q-0036
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3652 CONT'D
USS RALPH JOHNSON DDG 114
DLA VENDORS: USE VSM FOR
US
RDD 777 SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND
CONTRACT
M/F: (TCN) R501256255OD23
RDD: 777
PROJ: EP5 TP 2
SUPP ADD: YNOD01 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 05
DIC: A41 DIST: 3B ADV: FC: NE
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT.
0004 4220-01-487-3652 10.000 EA $ ______________ $ ______________
LIFE PRESERVER
,VEST
PRICING TERMS: Firm Fixed Price
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
FOB: DESTINATION DELIVERY DATE: 60 DAYS ADO
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0
SPE8E6-27-Q-0036
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3652 CONT'D
UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O
INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA
PACK CODE:U
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.
SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
R50125
USS RALPH JOHNSON DDG 114
UNIT 100133 BOX 1
FPO AP 96691-3300
US
VESSEL SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND
CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
R50125
USS RALPH JOHNSON DDG 114
DLA VENDORS: USE VSM FOR
US
RDD 777 SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND
CONTRACT
M/F: (TCN) R501256236OD24
RDD: 777
PROJ: EP5 TP 2
SUPP ADD: YNOD01 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 05
DIC: A41 DIST: 3B ADV: FC: NE
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT.
0005 4220-01-487-3652 2.000 EA $ ______________ $ ______________
LIFE PRESERVER
,VEST
PRICING TERMS: Firm Fixed Price
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
FOB: DESTINATION DELIVERY DATE: 60 DAYS ADO
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
SPE8E6-27-Q-0036
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3652 CONT'D
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E
QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00
WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0
UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O
INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA
PACK CODE:U
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.
SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:E5 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
R21808
USS BOXER LHD 4
UNIT 100166 BOX 1
FPO AP 96661
US
VESSEL SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND
CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
R21808
USS BOXER LHD 4
DLA VENDORS: USE VSM FOR
US
RDD 777 SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND
CONTRACT
SPE8E6-27-Q-0036
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3652 CONT'D
M/F: (TCN) R2180862460T29
RDD: 777
PROJ: 9AL TP 2
SUPP ADD: YNOT01 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 05
DIC: A41 DIST: 3B ADV: FC: NE
GOVT USE
External External External Customer RDD/ ITEM PR PRLI PR PRLI Material Need Ship Date. 0001 7017966373 0001 N/A N/A N/A 08/17/2026
0002 7018302112 0001 N/A N/A N/A 09/15/2026
0003 7018380908 0001 N/A N/A N/A 09/17/2026
0004 7018065075 0001 N/A N/A N/A 08/27/2026
0005 7018196146 0001 N/A N/A N/A 09/09/2026
SPE8E6-27-Q-0036 NSN/Part Number: 4220-01-487-3652 Quantity: 6 EA Purchase Request: 7018196146QTY: 2 Delivery: 60 days ADO
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