This federal contract award is for the procurement of 75 emergency descent devices (NSN 4240012091296) by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Construction and Equipment. The contract was awarded to Capewell Aerial Systems LLC, a small business manufacturer based in South Windsor, Connecticut, for a firm fixed price of $246,400.00. The contract has an ultimate completion date of September 29, 2025.
The original solicitation was a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by DLA Troop Support, which did not have a set-aside designation. Capewell Aerial Systems LLC has a history of being awarded prime and subcontract federal awards for a variety of specialized aviation and survival equipment, primarily for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The company holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDVs) with DLA Aviation, covering specialized product categories like parachute connectors, aircraft harnesses, and other critical aviation components.