This federal contract award was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation to GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems Inc., a small business prime contractor. The $89,874.00 firm fixed-price delivery order is for the manufacture and delivery of heated windshield panels designated as "PANEL,HEATED WINDSHIELD" (NSN 8503428262). The contract has a completion date of January 2, 2017.
GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems Inc. is a specialized manufacturer of aircraft windows, windshields, canopies, and other transparent components for military and commercial aviation. As a prime contractor, the company has received numerous awards from DLA Aviation for the supply of a range of aircraft transparency products, including this current order for heated windshield panels. GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems Inc. also serves as a subcontractor to major defense prime contractors, providing aircraft transparencies for integration into programs such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.