Purchase Order SPE8E525V1611

Switlik Parachute Company, Inc., a family-owned small business manufacturer of protective safety equipment based in Trenton, New Jersey, has been awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $35,040 by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Construction and Equipment division. The contract, awarded on May 27, 2025, involves the procurement and delivery of 96 life preserver vests (National Stock Number 4220017022966) with a completion date of October 2, 2025. This award represents a continuation of DLA's ongoing requirements for critical maritime safety equipment to support military and Coast Guard operations. The solicitation, which was issued as a competitive request for quotes with no set-aside designation, leveraged Switlik's established expertise in manufacturing specialized life safety equipment and its existing relationships with federal supply chain partners.

Switlik's award under this purchase order aligns with the company's core business focus on producing inflatable safety and survival products for aviation, marine, and military applications. The company maintains substantial indefinite delivery contracts with both the U.S. Coast Guard and DLA, including a $29.4 million agreement with DLA's Clothing and Textiles division for anti-gravity garments and a $4.8 million blanket purchase agreement with the Coast Guard for protective coveralls and anti-exposure dry suits. This life preserver vest procurement exemplifies the routine, high-priority equipment replenishment cycles that support military readiness and personnel safety across federal maritime and aviation operations.