Blanket Purchase Agreement GS07F5980R-HSCG3815A500004

Switlik Parachute Company, Inc., a small business manufacturer headquartered in Trenton, New Jersey, was awarded a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement by the U.S. Coast Guard with a ceiling value of $449,184.00, effective February 20, 2015 through February 19, 2016. The contract vehicle, established under the General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service Law Enforcement & Security Services schedule (FSS-84), procures anti-exposure suits and additional value for additional requirements to support Coast Guard operational needs. The Blanket Purchase Agreement structure enables the Coast Guard to issue task orders on an as-needed basis for specialized protective equipment, allowing for efficient procurement of safety gear essential to maritime and aviation operations. No set-aside restrictions were applied to this single-award contract, indicating open competition was employed during the award process.

Three task orders were issued against this Blanket Purchase Agreement, with a combined ceiling value of approximately $32,816.73 and performance locations in both Trenton, New Jersey and Warrenton, Oregon. The task orders, awarded between November 2016 and December 2016, procured aircrew dry coveralls, dry suits, and dry suit repair services with ultimate completion dates ranging from February 2017 through April 2017. These firm-fixed-price calls represent the Coast Guard's draw-downs against the parent Blanket Purchase Agreement to obtain protective equipment necessary for aircrew safety and operational readiness. Switlik's established capability in manufacturing high-quality inflatable safety equipment and specialized protective gear, combined with its proven track record as a critical federal supplier, positioned the company as the selected vendor for this indefinite delivery vehicle supporting Coast Guard personnel protection requirements.