# DIBBS #SPE8E6-27-Q-0011

Two Commercial MK-1 Life Preserver Vest Assemblies

**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Respond By:** October 16, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE8E6-27-Q-0011
**NAICS:** 339920

DLA Troop Support is requesting two blue, small-size commercial MK-1 life preserver vest assemblies for a critical application.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Troop Support, Construction & Equipment (Class IV); listed contact: Ryan Thornton.
- **Product:** 2 life preserver vest assemblies, NSN 4220-01-487-2972.
- **OEMs and approved sources:** **Switlik Parachute Company, Inc.** (CMV-1001-4); **Mustang Survival Mfg, Inc.** (MD3040-1-S, MD3040HK-1-S, MD3040-COM-SM-BLU); **Naval Group Hellas Single Member S.A.** (NGH-AVIA-0028). Tactical & Survival Specialties, LLC is also listed as an approved source for CMV-1001-4.
- **Notable requirements:** Blue, small-size vest; minimum 1-by-1-inch nylon loop tape patch on the upper-left shoulder for the distress marker light. Secure the distress marker light, sea dye marker, and flat whistle with nylon cords rated for at least 90 pounds: 48 inches for the light and sea dye marker, and 24 inches for the whistle, secured with bowline knots.
- **Delivery and handling:** Delivery is required 60 days after receipt of order, FOB origin. The item is designated hazardous material.

### Description

LIFE PRESERVER, VEST (QTY: 2, NSN: 4220-01-487-2972, Purchase Request: 7018451031)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 0UWS0, Part No: CMV-1001-4, Company: TACTICAL & SURVIVAL SPECIALTIES, LL
  - CAGE: 63G68, Part No: MD3040-COM-SM-BLU, Company: MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC.
  - CAGE: 78673, Part No: CMV-1001-4, Company: SWITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY, INC.
  - CAGE: 8GFM5, Part No: MD3040-1-S, Company: MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC
  - CAGE: 8GFM5, Part No: MD3040HK-1-S, Company: MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC
  - CAGE: G3112, Part No: NGH-AVIA-0028
 

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