Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE1C126D0008

Propper International Inc. (UEI: UREMZSYMTLA9), a tactical gear and military apparel manufacturer headquartered in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, was awarded a single-award, firm fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles division on December 22, 2025, with a ceiling value of $43,380,842.40 and a completion date of October 31, 2029. This IDV procurement, issued without set-aside designation, supports the federal government's acquisition of flame-resistant aramid pants for the U.S. Forest Service. The anticipated market research, conducted via pre-solicitation notice posted March 12, 2024, outlined a contract structure comprising a base year and four one-year option periods, with estimated annual values ranging from approximately $42,840 to $137,040 depending on item specifications and quantities. Production requirements indicated initial lead times of 180 days with annual unit quantities estimated between 1,260 and 31,620 units, classified under NAICS code 315999 and applicable to PSC codes 01008, 04003, and 04005.

Under this indefinite delivery vehicle, the DLA Troop Support organization will issue task orders on an as-needed basis to procure flame-resistant aramid protective trousers for Forest Service personnel supporting wildland firefighting and related emergency response operations. This contract leverages Propper International's established manufacturing capabilities in military and tactical protective apparel, aligning with the company's broader federal contracting portfolio that currently encompasses seven active IDCs collectively valued at over $308 million. The firm fixed-price structure ensures cost certainty for the government while enabling the DLA to maintain flexible ordering authority throughout the contract performance period, supporting the Forest Service's operational readiness requirements for appropriately equipped personnel engaged in hazardous duty activities.