Lockheed Martin Corporation, operating as Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, was awarded a $1.48 million firm fixed-price definitive contract by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime on December 30, 2021, for the procurement of vehicular heaters. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of March 27, 2023, is to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. This award was not designated as a set-aside contract. The originating solicitation indicates the requirement was for 300 vehicle heaters (National Stock Number 2540016795086), with Active Gear Company of Canada Limited serving as an approved manufacturer and subcontractor on the effort, awarded a sub-contract on January 19, 2022, for personnel heaters. The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, which operates under the Department of Defense, manages logistics and supply chain operations for military equipment and components across the armed forces.
This procurement supports the Defense Logistics Agency's mission to maintain critical inventories of vehicular components necessary for military operations and fleet readiness. The contract reflects the federal government's reliance on prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin to coordinate complex procurement requirements, including specialized manufacturing sourcing through qualified international suppliers. The firm fixed-price structure provides budget certainty for this component procurement, ensuring predictable costs for the government while maintaining supply chain efficiency for essential military vehicle heating systems.