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Life Raft, Inflatable

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SPRWA126C0010Federal

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This firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract awarded by the Department of Defense, specifically the DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, is for a one-time purchase of 171 inflatable life rafts. The equipment is identified by NSN 4220-01-505-8727SO and Part Number 65260-103, with the procurement awarded to Air Cruisers Company, LLC. The place of performance for this contract is located in Liberty, Mississippi. The acquisition was conducted under the authority of Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.103-2 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) due to unusual and compelling urgency. This urgency stems from a reduction in asset shelf life and high-priority back orders that directly impact the readiness of AC/HC/MC-130 aircraft. Consequently, presolicitation and solicitation notices were not posted to the Government point of entry.

General Info

DoD awarded Air Cruisers Company a sole-source contract for 171 inflatable life rafts.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Ga DLA Aviation At Warner Robins

Contract Value

$2,759,440.68

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Liberty, MS, 39645, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

AIR CRUISERS COMPANY, LLC

Award Issued Date

09/28/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

1

J&A for Life Raft, Inflatable (NSN 4220-01-505-8727SO)

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 29

Justification (J&A)

AwardedSep 28

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ga DLA Aviation At Warner Robins

Contacts2 people available

OfficeROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ga DLA Aviation At Warner Robins

Office AddressROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA

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Rebecca Taylor

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Christine Smith

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Full Description

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Award is for a one-time buy for NSN: 4220-01-505-8727SO, Part Number: 65260-103. A Firm Fixed Price contract, sole source to the above stated contractor under the authority of Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) 6.103-2, Unusual and compelling urgency.

A Presolicitation Notice was not posted to the Government point of entry (GPE) in accordance with RFO 5.101(b)(2).

A Solicitation Notice was not posed in the GPE in accordance with RFO 5.201(b)(1)

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