This federal contract award, valued at $9,540.42, was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation to Kidde Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon Technologies). The contract is for the delivery of a retainer bonnet (NSN: 8510506976) and does not have a set-aside designation, reflecting Kidde Technologies' status as a large, established defense contractor.
Kidde Technologies, through its Aerospace and Defense division, is a specialized manufacturer of fire and overheat protection systems for commercial and military aircraft, as well as other vehicles. The company has a strong track record of supplying the U.S. federal government, particularly the Department of Defense, with a wide range of aviation spare parts and components, including fire extinguishers, fire detection systems, and various electrical and electronic modules.
This specific contract award is part of a larger Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) issued by DLA Aviation, valued at $1,199,882.25, for the supply of various aviation spare parts and components through September 2026. Kidde Technologies also holds additional IDCs with DLA Land and Maritime and DLA Aviation, further demonstrating the company's importance in supporting the readiness and maintenance of the U.S. military's aircraft fleet.