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Manufacture of MK-1 Life Preserver Vests

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Response Deadline08/14/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the full production of 18 MK-1 life preserver vests to meet stringent Defense Logistics Agency technical specifications, military standards, and accessory integration requirements. All items must be manufactured to ensure full operational compliance under military use conditions, including durability, performance under environmental stress, and seamless compatibility with issued gear. The work is awarded as a subcontract under NAICS code 315990 and is managed by the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency. The solicitation was posted on August 10, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 14, 2026. The place of performance is not specified, and no set-aside designation applies. The contract is part of a broader effort to supply critical personal survival equipment, with all deliverables expected to align with current military readiness protocols. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to execute precision manufacturing under exacting quality control measures to meet the operational demands of the end user.

General Info

18 MK-1 life preserver vests produced to DLA military specs for operational readiness.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

NAICS

315990 - Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

US

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Timeline

PostedAug 10

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Response DeadlineAug 14

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08/14/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 4 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Full Description

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Full production of 18 MK-1 life preserver vests in compliance with DLA technical specifications, military standards, and accessory integration requirements.

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