Life Preserver, Vest

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting market research for a life preserver vest (aircrew egress) required by U.S. Navy and Air Force aviation operations. The solicitation seeks information from manufacturers, authorized distributors, or companies able to produce an equivalent product that meets stringent mobility, parachute‑system compatibility, and performance specifications. The requirement is for approximately 120 units per year with a one‑year base period and potential multi‑year options. Interested parties must submit a capability statement detailing company profile, source status, technical capabilities, manufacturing capacity, lead times, commercial availability, and pricing. • Item: Life Preserver Vest, NSN 4220‑01‑708‑3638 (current OEM: TIAX LLC). • Estimated annual need: ~120 vests; base period of 1 year, possible extensions. • Scope: Provide a commercial or modified commercial product that complies with aircrew mobility and parachute integration, and be prepared to supply engineering data for qualification.