# DIBBS #SPE4A7-27-T-2473

Aircraft windshield panels and first-article testing for DLA

**Posted:** November 02, 2026
**Respond By:** November 09, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A7-27-T-2473
**NAICS:** 336413

DLA is seeking aircraft windshield panels for an Air Force-designated critical-safety application, with a first-article test unit required.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division; contact: Johanna Cruz Cruz.
- **Products and quantities:** 7 aircraft windshield panels, NSN 1560-00-400-0559 (CLIN 0001); plus 1 first-article test unit, NSN 0001S00000052.
- **OEMs and approved sources:** Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (part 3-13014-3), GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems Inc. (part 3-13014-3), Llamas Plastics Inc. (part 3-13014-3), and Texstars LLC (part 5003899).
- **Notable requirements:** First Article Testing is required; deliver the test unit within 30 days of contract award, with government disposition within 150 days after receipt. Production-unit delivery is stated as 864 days. The item requires AS9100-equivalent quality management, origin inspection and acceptance, and access to export-controlled technical data. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018861978)
WINDSHIELD PANEL, AIRCR (QTY: 7, NSN: 1560-00-400-0559, Purchase Request: 7018861978)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 12849, Part No: 5003899, Company: TEXSTARS LLC
  - CAGE: 76823, Part No: 3-13014-3, Company: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIO
  - CAGE: 86175, Part No: 3-13014-3, Company: GKN AEROSPACE TRANSPARENCY SYSTEMS
  - CAGE: 8P093, Part No: 3-13014-3, Company: LLAMAS PLASTICS INC
 

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