This is a firm fixed-price purchase order awarded by the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to PRC - Desoto International, Inc., doing business as PPG Aerospace, for $87,550.20. The contract is for the delivery of plastic coating commodities to support various aviation programs and missions, including search and rescue, drug interdiction, and maritime security.
PPG Aerospace is a subsidiary of PPG Industries, Inc., a global manufacturer of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. The company has an extensive history of federal contracting, primarily providing specialized aviation coatings, paints, primers, sealants, and related consumable goods to support aircraft maintenance and repair operations for agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Defense, and Department of Homeland Security. This contract does not have a set-aside designation.
The award is not associated with a larger contract vehicle, but PPG Aerospace's most significant federal contract is a $2.5 million single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the U.S. Coast Guard for aircraft paint and coatings, which supports the Coast Guard's aviation programs and readiness for critical missions.