Purchase Order SPE7L426P0624

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime awarded a $42,000 firm fixed-price purchase order to BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. on January 15, 2026, for the procurement of life preserver covers under National Stock Number 4220015183294. The requirement, which originated from a Request for Quotation posted on December 11, 2025, calls for 100 units to be delivered to the DLA Distribution facility W1A8 by December 17, 2026. This contract carries no small business set-aside designation and was awarded through a competitive procurement process open to all qualified vendors. BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., a Phoenix, Arizona-based subsidiary of global defense contractor BAE Systems PLC, is well-positioned to fulfill this requirement given its established expertise as a specialized supplier of military components and spare parts, including life preservation equipment and safety-related items for defense platforms.

The award represents a task order under BAE Systems' existing $8.56 million Indefinite Delivery Contract with DLA Land and Maritime, which was established on July 31, 2025, to procure comprehensive aerospace and vehicular components supporting operational readiness across aviation, ground, and maritime defense platforms. As a foreign-owned, for-profit manufacturer registered with the System for Award Management, BAE Systems Land & Armaments has demonstrated its capability through multiple prior awards from the Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Coast Guard, establishing itself as a trusted supplier capable of delivering mission-critical defense items on accelerated timelines. The life preserver covers procured under this contract will support the readiness requirements of Department of Defense and federal maritime operations.