- The U.S. military awarded Atlantic Diving Supply a contract worth up to $350,000 to provide combat knives through an indefinite-delivery arrangement.
- The estimated quantity is 489 units.
The United States military has awarded Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. a new indefinite-delivery contract to supply combat knives under a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) procurement issued on November 10.
The award, listed under contract, authorizes up to $350,000 in total deliveries for knives classified under the weapons category, with an estimated quantity listed as 489 units.
According to the award notice, the contract was issued by DLA Land and Maritime, the component responsible for supplying equipment and sustainment items for U.S. armed forces across global operations. The notice states that the agreement is an open-delivery arrangement, allowing the military to order knives in required batches up to the contract’s ceiling value.
While the notice does not specify the exact knife model or configuration, the listing categorizes the item as “KNIFE, COMBAT,” indicating a military-grade blade designed for field use by U.S. personnel.
DLA officials recorded the award at a total contract value not to exceed $350,000. Final pricing may vary depending on delivery batches and configuration specifics as orders are placed.
Atlantic Diving Supply, headquartered in Virginia, is a long-standing supplier to U.S. and allied defense customers. The company provides a wide range of tactical gear, protective equipment, and weapons accessories to military and federal agencies. The award notice lists the contractor by its registered entity identifier and confirms that deliveries will be coordinated directly through DLA Land and Maritime channels.
The contract notice states that the opportunity remains listed as active, with an inactive date of November 25, 2025, which aligns with procurement record-keeping timelines rather than operational expiration. Individual task orders will be issued under the contract number as knives are requested for field units.
No additional public details were provided regarding which specific service branches or units will receive the equipment. Standard practice suggests that combat knives are used across infantry, reconnaissance, special operations, and conventional field units, where dependable close-use tools remain part of individual gear loadouts.