The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support awarded a $238,446 firm fixed-price purchase order to Air Cruisers Company, LLC (doing business as Safran Aerosystems Evacuation) on May 31, 2024, for the procurement of aircraft escape slides (NSN 4240012947960). The contract, with an ultimate completion date of August 11, 2025, originated from a total small business set-aside solicitation issued on April 22, 2024. The work will be performed in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Air Cruisers Company, a New Jersey-based subsidiary of French aerospace and defense company Sagem SA, specializes in the design and manufacture of aircraft evacuation systems and life-saving aerospace safety equipment, serving defense and maritime agencies since its registration as a federal contractor in 2001.
This award aligns with Air Cruisers' core business portfolio of supplying critical aircraft safety components to the Department of Defense. The company maintains an established relationship with the Defense Logistics Agency through multiple indefinite delivery contracts and has demonstrated expertise in producing specialized evacuation equipment including escape slides, life rafts, and related maintenance services. The escape slide procurement supports the military's aircraft safety infrastructure and readiness requirements across armed services platforms.