Definitive Contract SPE1C125CN002

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support awarded a definitive firm fixed-price contract valued at $251,021 to Dawn Enterprises Inc. for the manufacture of heat-protective hoods. The contract, awarded on July 30, 2025, is scheduled for completion by February 25, 2026, with performance taking place at the contractor's facility in Blackfoot, Idaho. This award carries no set-aside designation, indicating the contract was awarded on an unrestricted competitive basis. Dawn Enterprises Inc., a non-profit AbilityOne agency and established manufacturer of military personal protective equipment since its registration in SAM.gov in 2002, specializes in producing anti-flash hoods and other critical protective apparel for U.S. military personnel.

This contract represents a continuation of the long-standing relationship between DLA Troop Support's Clothing and Textiles division and Dawn Enterprises, which holds two significant Indefinite Delivery Contracts with values of $29.6 million and $6.5 million for the supply of anti-flash hoods and related protective equipment. The contractor's established track record includes delivery orders ranging from approximately $73,000 to $829,000, demonstrating its consistent competitive positioning in the military protective equipment market. Performance at the Blackfoot facility aligns with the company's core manufacturing operations and supports the broader Defense Logistics Agency mission to equip U.S. military personnel with essential protective gear.