Life preserver, vest

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment is procuring life preserver vests under NSN 4220017022966 through a Request for Quote (RFQ) process. The solicitation requires 285 units to be delivered within 92 days after date of order to DLA Distribution location W1A8. An approved source has been identified as 78673 S-4571-1, though all responsible sources may submit quotes for consideration. The procurement falls under NAICS code 326299 (All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing) and PSC category 42 (Fire/Rescue/Safety; Environmental Protection). Quotes must be submitted electronically by September 4, 2025, with the solicitation posted on August 24, 2025, providing vendors with an 11-day response window.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors. The solicitation specifies delivery of exactly 285 life preserver vests as individual units to be completed within approximately three months of award. No hard copies of the solicitation are available, and specifications, plans, or drawings are not provided as part of the procurement package. The contract will be performed through delivery to the specified DLA Distribution facility, with the approved source designation suggesting this may be a follow-on procurement or replenishment of existing inventory. Electronic submission requirements indicate the agency is utilizing streamlined digital procurement processes for this safety equipment acquisition.