Purchase Order SPE4A625V625U

The U.S. Air Force awarded a $7,380.62 firm fixed-price purchase order to San Antonio Lighthouse For The Blind (doing business as Vibrant Works) on September 8, 2025, for instrumentation equipment with an ultimate completion date of January 6, 2026. The contract is to be performed in San Antonio, Texas, and was awarded without a set-aside designation, indicating open competition. Vibrant Works, an AbilityOne-certified non-profit organization, has demonstrated substantial capability as a federal contractor across multiple defense agencies, particularly the Defense Logistics Agency, specializing in manufacturing and supplying aviation components, tactical gear, and specialized military equipment while providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

This award represents a continuation of Vibrant Works' established relationship with Air Force and aviation-focused procurement entities. The vendor currently maintains three significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicle contracts, including arrangements with DLA Aviation valued at over $2.1 million for spill containment and spectrometric sampling products, positioning the organization as a reliable supplier of mission-critical instrumentation and specialized aviation equipment. The organization's federal contracting portfolio extends beyond manufacturing to include a $1.2 million Cooperative Agreement focused on fall prevention services for visually impaired seniors, underscoring its dual commitment to government procurement and social mission objectives.