Puerto Rico Industries For The Blind Corp. was awarded an indefinite delivery contract by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles program to supply flyer's jackets with a potential value of $31.7 million. Delivery orders have since been placed against this vehicle to procure various quantities of these jackets from 2022 through 2024 at locations in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
The originating pre-solicitation notice sought to acquire between 2,280 to 36,980 pairs annually of Air Force intermediate weather outer layer flame resistant jackets over four years under specification CID PD WNU 17-04A. Evaluations would be based on product demonstration models, past performance, and small business participation. The Defense Logistics Agency intends to utilize these jackets to support its mission of supplying uniforms and textiles to the United States military. Puerto Rico Industries For The Blind Corp. has fulfilled multiple delivery orders as the prime contractor totaling over $31 million to date.