The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime division awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $233,610 to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS on September 15, 2025, for the supply of 130 protective covers (NSN 5340-25-162-1081) with a designated completion date of October 20, 2026. This procurement was conducted through an open competition with no set-aside designation. Performance will be executed at Kongsberg's facility in Norway, with delivery required to DLA Distribution location W1A8 within 272 days of order. The protective covers represent standard hardware components within DLA's broader supply chain operations, supporting the military logistics network.
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS, a Norway-headquartered defense contractor, maintains significant operational capacity through its Johnstown, Pennsylvania facility and holds multiple indefinite delivery contracts with the U.S. government, including a substantial $1.5 billion single-award IDC with the Army's Program Executive Office Soldier. The company specializes in manufacturing electro-mechanical defense components, remote weapon systems, and military hardware supplied to the Defense Logistics Agency across multiple divisions. This award represents a routine delivery order supporting DLA's Land and Maritime operations and aligns with Kongsberg's established role as a critical supplier of specialized military components to the Department of Defense.