An Aircraft Life Preserver Vest being tested NSN 4220-01-113-8665
The Military buys these commercial style Aircraft Life Preservers all the time.
DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment division regularly posts a new open government solicitation every few months. DLA Troop Support C&E has been buying on-average a quantity of 2,400 each time, prices ranging from $125-$150.00 each.
This commercial style Airline Life Preserver, Vest NSN 4220-01-113-8665 is again open for bid. The estimated contract value is around this time is $333,500.00 for this order alone.
This Life Preserver, Vest NSN 4220-01-113-8665 is built to the Commercial Specification A-A-50652. Only one company has won all of the past awards for many years and they are NOT a manufacturer. Since the commercial government specification is available it’s open to any manufacturer or new awardee that’s a small business.
As a note for New Companies looking to sell to the Defense Department, keep in mind that DoD never wants only one source, they are always looking for new suppliers.
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