Indefinite Delivery Contract SP010001A5001

The Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) award SP010001A5001 was made to Mine Safety Appliances Company, a manufacturer of safety products and equipment. The contract was awarded on October 18, 2000 by the Defense Logistics Agency, a defense agency, and does not appear to have any set-asides. The contract has a ceiling value of $0.00, indicating it is likely a multiple award contract with task orders issued under it. Based on the provided task order, Mine Safety Appliances Company has supplied the government with various safety and rescue equipment, including textiles, clothing, and hazardous materials handling gear, through this IDC. The contract has an ultimate completion date of August 21, 2001, suggesting it was likely a short-term procurement to fulfill an immediate need for these types of specialty safety products. While the exact nature of the end use is not specified, the products provided by Mine Safety Appliances Company as a subcontractor to other prime contractors have likely supported federal agencies in areas such as construction, hazardous waste management, and research facilities.

The parent company of the awardee, Mine Safety Appliances Company, LLC (DBA M S A), has a more extensive history of federal contracting, having been awarded both contracts and grants by agencies such as the GSA, DoD, DOL, and DHS. As a prime contractor, M S A has provided equipment like construction helmets, gas monitors, and breathing apparatus to support the government's safety and security missions. As a subcontractor, M S A has supplied goods and services for shipbuilding, hazardous waste handling, and research facility management under contracts held by other prime contractors.