# DIBBS #SPE8E6-27-Q-0044

DLA request for four commercial MK-1 life-preserver vest assemblies

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** October 26, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE8E6-27-Q-0044
**NAICS:** 339920

DLA Troop Support is seeking four commercial MK-1 life-preserver vest assemblies for delivery to two Navy vessels.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Troop Support, Construction & Equipment (Class IV); contact: Ryan Thornton.
- **Solicitation:** SPE8E6-27-Q-0044, for NSN 4220-01-487-3657.
- **Requested items:** Two line items of the same vest assembly: 1 unit and 3 units, for 4 units total.
  - Size X-large; color white.
  - Delivery is required within 60 days after order.
- **OEMs and approved sources:**
  - **SWITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY, INC.** — P/N CMV-1001-31.
  - **MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC** — P/N MD3040-10-XL and MD3040HK-10-XL.
  - **Naval Group Hellas Single Member S.A.** — P/N NGH-AVIA-0036; identified as CAGE G3112 in the initial release.
- **Notable product requirements:** A distress-marker-light attachment patch is required on the upper-left shoulder. The distress light, sea dye marker, and flat whistle must be secured to the accessories pocket with nylon cords meeting specified tensile-strength and length requirements, using bowline knots.

### Description

LIFE PRESERVER, VEST (QTY: 1, NSN: 4220-01-487-3657, Purchase Request: 7017850111)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 78673, Part No: CMV-1001-31, Company: SWITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY, INC.
  - CAGE: 8GFM5, Part No: MD3040-10-XL, Company: MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC
  - CAGE: 8GFM5, Part No: MD3040HK-10-XL, Company: MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC
  - CAGE: G3112, Part No: NGH-AVIA-0036
 
LIFE PRESERVER, VEST (QTY: 3, NSN: 4220-01-487-3657, Purchase Request: 7018102416)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 78673, Part No: CMV-1001-31, Company: SWITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY, INC.
  - CAGE: 8GFM5, Part No: MD3040-10-XL, Company: MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC
  - CAGE: 8GFM5, Part No: MD3040HK-10-XL, Company: MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC
  - CAGE: G3112, Part No: NGH-AVIA-0036
 

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