Purchase Order SPE4A625V631T

San Antonio Lighthouse For The Blind, operating as Vibrant Works, was awarded a $2,268.40 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency's Aviation division on September 9, 2025, for instrumentation equipment. The contract is scheduled for completion by October 9, 2025, and will be performed in San Antonio, Texas. No small business set-aside designation was used for this award, indicating the contractor competed in an open market procurement. Vibrant Works is an AbilityOne-certified non-profit organization specializing in manufacturing and supplying aviation components, tactical gear, and specialized military items for various federal agencies.

This award represents a delivery order under Vibrant Works' existing relationship with DLA Aviation, where the organization has established itself as a reliable supplier of mission-critical equipment. The organization's federal contracting portfolio demonstrates substantial capacity, including multiple indefinite delivery vehicles valued in the millions of dollars for items such as spectrometric oil sampling kits and heat protective trousers, with performance periods extending through 2030. The company's involvement in defense procurement aligns with its broader mission of providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired while meeting specialized government supply requirements.