Purchase Order SPE7L326P0402

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division awarded a $427,465 firm fixed-price purchase order to Hawkins Glass Wholesalers, LLC, a small business manufacturer of transparent armor and specialized glass products based in Lorton, Virginia. Under this Total Small Business set-aside contract, the vendor will deliver transparent armor components classified under National Stock Number 2541015812106 for vehicular equipment applications. The procurement encompasses three line items totaling 82 units, with the majority of the requirement consisting of 80 units in the primary line item, supplemented by single-unit orders in two additional lines. All deliveries must be completed within 213 days of the delivery order to the DLA Distribution Red River facility, which serves as the central distribution hub for this protective equipment.

This award reflects the DLA's continued reliance on Hawkins Glass Wholesalers' transparent armor capabilities to support military operations and vehicle protection requirements across the Defense Department. The company, registered in SAM.gov since 2004, specializes in manufacturing ballistic windows, vehicular armor systems, and related protective components for federal agencies. Hawkins Glass Wholesalers maintains multiple indefinite delivery contracts with DLA Land and Maritime collectively valued in excess of $14 million, and has previously served as a subcontractor to major defense contractors including General Dynamics Land Systems and BAE Systems. The October 20, 2025 award date follows a compressed solicitation period, with quotes due October 7, 2025, indicating a time-sensitive procurement requirement for these critical protective materials.