The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to Packaging People, Inc. to procure rappelling gloves. Task orders awarded against the contract have a combined value of approximately $10,000 and require delivery of various quantities of rappelling gloves to locations in New Brunswick, New Jersey by specified completion dates through January 2022. The agency utilizes the contract to fulfill its mission of providing clothing and textiles to the Department of Defense, procuring specialized personal protective equipment like rappelling gloves that enable service members to perform high-risk activities. No set-aside provisions were applied to orders awarded under the contract to date. Packaging People, Inc. serves as the prime contractor for delivery of rappelling gloves from its New Jersey location to support military training and operational requirements.
The task orders awarded against the IDV provide examples of how the agency fulfills specific requirements for rappelling gloves and other related personal protective equipment through its clothing and textiles program. The orders range in value from under $20 to over $300 and allow for delivery of the specialized gloves on an as-needed basis to ensure troops have necessary gear. No major subcontractors are identified. The contract and task orders awarded to date appear intended to efficiently provide rappelling gloves and similar safety equipment supporting the Defense Logistics Agency's global supply chain management responsibilities for the Department of Defense.
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