Blanket Purchase Agreement GS07F5980R-70Z03821AE0000002

The U.S. Coast Guard, a civilian federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security, awarded a $4,799,500 single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Switlik Parachute Company, Inc., a small business manufacturer, for the provision of aircrew protective coveralls and anti-exposure dry suits. This IDV allows the Coast Guard to efficiently procure critical protective equipment for maritime operations through April 2026. Under this BPA, the Coast Guard has issued multiple firm fixed-price call orders to Switlik for the delivery of dry suits valued at over $1 million to date. Switlik Parachute Company also holds other Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation for the supply of safety alert covers and various safety equipment, further demonstrating the company's position as a trusted provider of specialized protective gear to federal agencies.

The contracted dry suits will support the Coast Guard's mission to protect personnel conducting operations in hazardous aquatic environments. No set-aside designations were utilized for these contract awards, which leverage the General Services Administration's Multiple Award Schedule contracting vehicle. The place of performance for these contracts is Trenton, New Jersey, where Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. is headquartered as a small business manufacturer of high-quality inflatable safety and survival products primarily serving the aviation, marine, and military sectors.