The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Aviatrix Inc., a small business based in Sherwood, Oregon, for the procurement of flutter dampeners to support maintenance and operations of MH-60T helicopters. The contract, valued at $99,995, was awarded on September 5, 2025, with a completion date of February 17, 2026. This award is designated as a total small business set-aside and was issued under simplified acquisition procedures following a competitive quotation process. The flutter dampeners (National Stock Number 1650-01-285-3024) must originate from approved original equipment manufacturers, either Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation or W and G Machine Company, and comply with Federal Aviation Administration requirements to ensure aircrew safety.
Aviatrix Inc. is a well-established aerospace supplier with significant experience supporting Coast Guard aviation logistics operations since 2002. The company specializes in aircraft components and parts, with a substantial portion of its contract portfolio focused on MH-60T helicopter sustainment. This purchase order represents ongoing support for the Coast Guard's rotorcraft readiness, consistent with Aviatrix's established role as a critical supplier of MH-60T components. The contractor also holds a $31 million indefinite delivery contract with the Coast Guard for blade fold tail fold components on the same aircraft platform, further demonstrating the agency's confidence in Aviatrix's capability to support these critical military aviation systems.