Purchase Order SPE4A625V665S

The U.S. Department of Defense, through its Aviation division, awarded a $96,995.48 firm fixed-price purchase order to San Antonio Lighthouse For The Blind (doing business as Vibrant Works) on September 17, 2025, for instrumentation equipment. The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, reflects the contractor's demonstrated capability to compete effectively in open market procurements. Work is to be performed in San Antonio, Texas, with an ultimate completion date of August 13, 2026. Vibrant Works is an AbilityOne-certified nonprofit organization that specializes in manufacturing and supplying defense-related equipment and supplies to various federal agencies, including the Defense Logistics Agency, Air Force Sustainment Center, and Air Combat Command.

This purchase order aligns with Vibrant Works' established track record of delivering instrumentation and aviation components to the Defense Department. The organization maintains substantial strategic positioning in federal procurement through multiple Indefinite Delivery Vehicles, including a $1.9 million IDV with the Defense Logistics Agency for spectrometric oil sampling kits and an $81.4 million IDV for heat protective trousers. Beyond its defense contracting operations, Vibrant Works fulfills its core mission of providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, while simultaneously meeting critical defense logistics requirements across tactical gear, aviation components, and specialized military equipment.