Definitive Contract SPE7L125C0087

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime awarded a $2.097 million firm fixed-price definitive contract to Hawkins Glass Wholesalers, L.L.C. for window installation services. This Total Small Business set-aside contract, awarded on July 31, 2025, is scheduled for completion by January 27, 2026, and will be performed in Lorton, Virginia. The work involves the procurement and installation of 500 window installation kits for armored military vehicles, requiring contractors to meet stringent technical specifications including specific color requirements (tan 686A), specialized manufacturing processes, and quality certifications. The contract incorporates export-controlled technical data with specific access restrictions and necessitates first article testing for both ballistic and non-ballistic product control.

Hawkins Glass Wholesalers, a Virginia-based small business manufacturer specializing in glass products and transparent armor materials, is well-positioned to execute this requirement. The company has demonstrated extensive experience delivering transparent armor, vehicular windows, and ballistic window hardware to the DLA Land and Maritime division through multiple prior contract awards and Indefinite Delivery Contracts valued collectively at over $14 million. As the prime contractor, Hawkins Glass Wholesalers will leverage its established expertise in military vehicle protective equipment to fulfill this critical procurement supporting military operations and readiness across armed forces branches. The company's SAM.gov registration since 2004 and consistent track record as a reliable supplier to federal defense agencies, including prior work with major defense contractors such as General Dynamics Land Systems and BAE Systems, underscore its capability to successfully complete this contract.