Consolidation Determination & Findings for USAF Airsave Survival Vest and Accessories

This is a Consolidation Determination and Findings (D&F) document issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for solicitation SPE1C1-26-R-0042, authorizing consolidation of seven previously separate small business contracts into a single contract for the manufacture and distribution of United States Air Force Airsave Survival Vests and accessories. The acquisition consolidates nine Federal Supply Schedule items classified under FSC 8415, including the AF Airsave Vest, Horizontal Mounting Panel, Expansion Panels (Small and Large), General Pocket Assembly (Small and Large), Radio Pocket Assembly, CRU/JHMCS Attachment, and HMIT Attachment. The estimated maximum dollar value of the consolidated acquisition was redacted. The solicitation will be unrestricted, will utilize Best Value Tradeoff source selection procedures, and will result in award of one firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract consisting of four pricing tiers, each covering a twelve-month period.

The D&F justifies consolidation under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 7.107-1 and 7.107-2, demonstrating that consolidation benefits substantially exceed those of alternative approaches. Key consolidation advantages include improved lead times and customer support, reduced administrative burdens, economies of scale, better pricing through increased production quantities, enhanced product quality through dedicated manufacturing, and streamlined testing and oversight processes. Prior award history shows seven separate contracts issued between January 2023 and February 2023 to small business vendors (Survival Innovations, Equipment Solutions, Aerial Machine, and Weckworth) with cumulative value of approximately $315,549.80. Market research conducted via survey (August-September 2025) and Sources Sought Notice (July-August 2025) identified limited vendor interest, with only three companies responding to the market survey. The document addresses small business concerns by incorporating HUBZone price evaluation preference and requiring small business subcontracting plans from large prime contractors.