Purchase Order SPE8E525V1606

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment division awarded a $134,425 firm fixed-price purchase order to Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. on May 27, 2025, for the procurement of 283 life preserver vests (National Stock Number 4220017058648). The contract, which carries no set-aside designation, requires delivery to the DLA Distribution Center W1A8 within 63 days of order, with a completion deadline of January 22, 2026. Switlik, a family-owned small business manufacturer based in Trenton, New Jersey, specializes in producing high-quality inflatable safety and survival equipment for aviation, marine, and military applications. The company has established itself as a critical supplier to federal agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Defense through multiple prime contracts and indefinite delivery vehicles totaling tens of millions of dollars.

This purchase order represents a continuation of Switlik's existing role as a primary vendor for military protective equipment within the DLA supply chain. The life preserver vest procurement aligns with the Defense Logistics Agency's mission to support military readiness and personnel safety through strategic equipment sourcing. Switlik's extensive experience manufacturing life preservers and other critical protective gear, combined with its established relationships with DLA's Construction and Equipment and Clothing and Textiles divisions, positions the company as an approved source for this defense-related safety equipment acquisition.