The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime awarded a $737,105.70 firm fixed-price purchase order to BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. on March 19, 2025, for the procurement and delivery of life preserver vests. The contract, which is not set aside for small businesses, calls for the delivery of 250 units of life preserver vests (NSN 4220014839381) along with sample units to the DLA Distribution San Joaquin facility, with completion required by September 2, 2026. BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., a Phoenix, Arizona-based subsidiary of the global defense and aerospace company BAE Systems PLC, serves as the prime contractor with no identified major subcontractors on this award.
BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. is a qualified supplier of military safety equipment and spare parts, with an established track record of supporting DLA procurements across aviation, ground, and maritime domains. The contractor's expertise in manufacturing and supplying life preservers and other specialized defense components aligns with the Defense Logistics Agency's operational readiness mission, ensuring critical safety equipment availability across U.S. military and Coast Guard platforms. This procurement falls under the fire, rescue, and safety equipment category and leverages open competition among all responsible sources to meet DLA's inventory and distribution requirements.