What the agency is buying

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The Department of Defense is purchasing 675 life preserver vests. This is an RFQ, and all responsible sources may submit a quote electronically for consideration.

Scope

675 each LIFE PRESERVER,VEST (NSN 4220017058648)
Delivery to W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION within 141 days ADO.

Submission: portalDays to respond: 8

CompetitionLikely competitive

1 signal behind this label (incumbent, repeat winner, short window, brand-name or sole-source language, prior sources sought). Pro shows them with sources.

From USAspending awards and the notice text, recomputed nightly (Oct 7). A signal, not a verdict.

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Documents · 2 items, 2 files

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https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfq/rfqrec.aspx?sn=SPE8E627T0109external link
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SPE8E627T0109.PDF (DIBBS RFQ)403 KB · 18 pages
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Details

Place of performance: PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
Buyer type: Federal
Notice type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation no.: SPE8E6-27-T-0109
Category: Supplies & Equipment
NAICS: NAICS 326299 (All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing): 15 open RFPs
Size standard: 650 employees SBA table, NAICS 326299
Quantity: 675 each from notice
Delivery location: W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION from notice
NSN: 4220-01-705-8648 from notice
Approved sources: 78673 LPU-10 MKII, 78673 S-4570-1 from notice
Local presence: Not required
Amendments: None since Oct 5
Contact: Questions regarding this solicitation should be emailed to the buyer listed in block 5 of the solicitation document whic
Office: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · DLA TROOP SUPPORT
Email: DibbsBSM@dla.mil

Not stated in the notice: estimated value, contract type, period of performance, FOB terms. Check the bid documents.

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Key dates

Mon, Oct 5Posted

Not statedQuestions due

Thu, Oct 15 · 8:00 PM ETResponses due · 8 days left Under 14 days

Change log

verified Wed, Oct 7 · 12:30 AM ET

No amendments since posting on Mon, Oct 5; verified Wed, Oct 7 · 12:30 AM ET.

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Notice as published

42--LIFE PRESERVER,VEST

Proposed procurement for NSN 4220017058648 LIFE PRESERVER,VEST: Line 0001 Qty 675 UI EA Deliver To: W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION By: 0141 DAYS ADO Approved sources are 78673 LPU-10 MKII; 78673 S-4570-1. The solicitation is an RFQ and will be available at the link provided in this notice. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available.

Specifications, plans, or drawings are not available. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered. Quotes must be submitted electronically.

What this office paid before

USAspending.gov, last 36 months

No USAspending award found for NSN 4220-01-705-8648 in 36 months.

25 awards matched · tier 1: this contracting office (SPE8E6) + NAICS 326299. Most recent:

Jul 5GOVPARTS LLCBAG,RESCUE EQUIPMENSPE8E626V1733 · PURCHASE ORDER · Defense Logistics Agency · ends Dec 2, 2026$28K

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