Defense Venture Holdings, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, was awarded a $44,728.80 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support on June 30, 2025, for the procurement of 16 rescue dry suits under National Stock Number 4220014993354. This contract is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualifying small businesses. The dry suits must be delivered to DLA Distribution location W1A8 by August 14, 2025, approximately 152 days after the order date. The procurement falls under fire, rescue, and safety equipment categories and represents part of the broader defense supply chain managed by DLA Troop Support's Construction and Equipment division.
Defense Venture Holdings is an established federal contractor with extensive experience supplying military, medical, and industrial equipment to government agencies across multiple departments. The company maintains a diverse prime contract portfolio that includes specialized safety gear, protective suits, and rescue equipment, complemented by significant indefinite delivery contracts with the DLA and Department of Veterans Affairs. This award demonstrates the contractor's continued capability to deliver specialized rescue and safety equipment to meet Defense Department requirements while maintaining its SDVOSB status and leveraging set-aside contracting opportunities within the federal procurement landscape.