March 7, 2014 – Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA has awarded W.S. Darley & Co – Itasca, IL a new Tailored Logistics Support Program contract for Special Operation Equipment (SOE). This contract includes a base period of two years with three options through March 6, 2019. This Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract holds a maximum total award amount of $10 billion.
This is the second time Darley has been selected by DLA as an SOE TLSP contract holder. In addition, Darley was one of six companies awarded the Fire and Emergency Services Equipment (F&ESE) which was announced in November 2013.
Products under the scope of the Special Operational Equipment contract include but are not limited to Survival Gear, Tactical Equipment, Eyewear, Diving & Maritime Equipment, Escalation of Force Equipment, Load Carrying Equipment, Expeditionary Shelters, Apparel, Communication Devices and Lifesaving-Search and Rescue Equipment.
The multiple-award contract supports the DLA and their customers including the Army, Navy, Marines Corps, Air Force and Department of Homeland Security. Darley has been proudly serving the US military for over 80 years.
“We are extremely honored to receive this contract and are focused on providing mission critical products to the troops who serve and protect our country”, said Paul Darley President & CEO.
