Bluewater Defense, Inc.
- UEI
- LSNGGHCXJ4J5
- CAGE
- 0C5G5
- SAM.gov registration
- Expired
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Website
- bluewaterdefense.com
- Founded
- 1987
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Durables & Apparel
- Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
- Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
- SIC code
- 31 Leather & Leather Products
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | -$22,323 |
| FY2025 | -$458,643 |
| FY2024 | $4,772,734 |
| FY2023 | $5,377,776 |
Contract vehicles
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| First article test items | ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground | $0 | |
| Trousers, extreme CO | Clothing and Textiles (DLA) | $1,215,606 | |
| Coveralls, utility | Clothing and Textiles (DLA) | $1,081,202 | |
| Trousers, extreme CO | Clothing and Textiles (DLA) | $913,475 | |
| Coveralls, utility | Clothing and Textiles (DLA) | $13,723 |
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About the company
Bluewater Defense, Inc. is a Hispanic American-owned, Small Business Administration (SBA) certified HUBZone firm and self-certified small disadvantaged business located in Corozal, Puerto Rico. The company specializes in manufacturing military uniforms, protective clothing, and equipment for the U.S. Department of Defense, with nearly $1 billion in federal contract revenue over its 29-year history. Bluewater Defense has established itself as a key supplier of critical military apparel and protective gear, focusing on producing high-quality uniforms and equipment that meet the rigorous standards required by military personnel.
Through its federal contract awards, Bluewater Defense has consistently provided a wide range of military clothing and protective equipment to various defense agencies. The company has been awarded numerous contracts for items including extreme cold weather trousers, utility and mechanics' coveralls, Infantry Hot Weather Combat Uniform (IHWCU) trousers and coats, and specialized protective gear like ballistic combat shirts. These contracts have been primarily issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles division and the U.S. Army Contracting Command. Most of the company's awards have been non-set-aside contracts, though some have been designated for total small business participation. The contract values have ranged from relatively small orders of around $200,000 to multi-million dollar contracts, demonstrating the company's capacity to handle various scale production requirements for military uniforms and equipment.
Bluewater Defense holds three significant Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDVs) that showcase its strategic importance to the U.S. military supply chain. The most substantial is a $582,752,127.37 multiple-award IDC with the U.S. Army Contracting Command for producing up to 2,114,880 Soldier Protection System (SPS) Torso Extremity Protection (TEP) Ballistic Combat Shirts, with a potential 9-year performance period. A second IDC with the Defense Logistics Agency is valued at $14,652,500 for extreme cold weather trousers, covering a base term and three option years. The third IDC, worth $35,505,993.60, is for mechanics' and utility coveralls, running through May 2026. These IDVs demonstrate Bluewater Defense's specialized manufacturing capabilities and its critical role in supplying essential protective equipment and uniforms to U.S. military personnel across various operational environments.
SBA capabilities narrative
MANUFACTURER OF MILITARY APPAREL AND EQUIPMENT SUCH AS COMBAT UNIFORMS, FLAME RESISTANT PARKAS AND UNIFORMS, PERMETHRIN TREATED COMBAT CLOTHING, EXTREME COLD AND WET WEATHER PARKAS, TROUSERS AND SOCKS, BALLISTIC PROTECTIVE VESTS, COMBAT EQUIPMENT.
Quick answers
Is Bluewater Defense, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Bluewater Defense, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration expired on January 29, 2025.
Which contract vehicles does Bluewater Defense, Inc. hold?
Bluewater Defense, Inc. holds a place on 1 federal contract vehicle: Soldier Protection System (SPS) Torso Extremity Protection (TEP) Ballistic Combat Shirt (BCS).
How much has Bluewater Defense, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $9,669,544 to Bluewater Defense, Inc. in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Bluewater Defense, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Bluewater Defense, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is First article test items (W91CRB24F0448), from ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground, on September 11, 2024.
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