The Life Preserver,vest, cataloged under National Stock Number 4220-01-577-2138, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4220 (Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is First Choice Armor Equipment Inc Dba Diamondback Tactical. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4220-01-577-2138 |
| Primary Part Number | 38A13-FC |
| Item Name | Life Preserver,vest |
| FSC / FSG | 4220 / 42 — Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment |
| Manufacturer | First Choice Armor Equipment Inc Dba Diamondback Tactical |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Buoyancy Method | GAS INFLATED AND ORALLY INFLATED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 38A13-FC PRIMARY | First Choice Armor Equipment Inc Dba Diamondback Tactical (USA) |
NSN 4220-01-577-2138 is a Life Preserver,vest, manufactured by First Choice Armor Equipment Inc Dba Diamondback Tactical, classified under FSC 4220, Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 4220-01-577-2138 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 38A13-FC (First Choice Armor Equipment Inc Dba Diamondback Tactical).
Key specifications for 38A13-FC: Special Features: DESIGNED FOR MOLLE (MODULAR LIGHTWEIGHT LOAD-CARRYING EQUIPMENT) COMPATIBLE SYSTEM INTEGRATION WITH THE FIRST CHOICE VORTEX ARMOR CARRIER VEST ALLOWING FOR EITHER TO BE QUICKLY DISCARDED WITHOUT REMOVAL OF THE OTHER; ZIPPERD COVER; FOR CHEST SIZES 30 TO 52 INC.; MORE THAN 90 LBS. WEIGHT RANGE; 33.7 LBS. BUOYANCY WHEN FULLY INFLATED; MANUAL/AUTOMATIC INFLATION MECHANISM LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE; ORAL TUBE LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE; BEADED HANDLE LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE USED TO MANUALLY ACTIVATE THE INFLATION MECHANISM AND INFLATE THE PFD; 38 GRAM CO2 CYLINDER LBS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: STEARNS QUICK REMOVAL LIFEVEST; Buoyancy Method: GAS INFLATED AND ORALLY INFLATED. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.