Purchase Order N0018925P0526

Aerostar International, LLC, a subsidiary of Raven Industries and established aerospace and defense contractor based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $61,662.50 by the Naval Air Systems Command to supply dry suits in support of operations at Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia. The contract, awarded September 11, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 11, 2026, fulfills a Department of the Navy requirement for CWU-83/P Passenger Anti-Exposure Coverall Ensembles specifically supporting HSC-26 helicopter operations. The procurement, which was not designated as a set-aside, called for 25 total dry suits manufactured with flame-retardant Pazifik laminate materials across three sizes: 5 small, 15 large, and 5 extra-large units in orange with contrasting trim. Aerostar's substantial experience as a specialized supplier of protective equipment to the Air Force, Defense Logistics Agency, and other federal agencies positioned the company as a qualified vendor for this maritime lifesaving equipment requirement.

This purchase order represents a continuation of Aerostar's extensive involvement in federal contracting, particularly in the specialized protective clothing category. The company's proven track record supplying anti-exposure suits, outer thermal suits, and other protective gear to government agencies, combined with its established presence in the federal marketplace since 2002, demonstrates why it was selected for this critical naval aviation safety requirement. Performance of the contract will occur at the Norfolk, Virginia location, with delivery scheduled to occur by the September 2026 deadline under firm fixed-price commercial contracting procedures evaluated on price reasonableness.