Purchase Order SPE4A626PC120

The U.S. Department of Defense Aviation has awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $9,685 to Brown Helicopter, Inc., a small business based in Pensacola, Florida, for the procurement of plain rod bearings. The award was issued on January 27, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of March 13, 2026. This purchase order is issued without a set-aside designation and represents a routine component acquisition supporting military helicopter maintenance and operational readiness. The contract is being performed in Pensacola, Florida.

This award is issued under Brown Helicopter, Inc.'s existing Indefinite Delivery Contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, a $250,000 annually-valued small business set-aside vehicle established on September 12, 2023. Brown Helicopter has established itself as a specialized supplier of critical aviation hardware and mechanical components to support Department of Defense and federal agency helicopter operations. The company's expertise encompasses bearings, fasteners, structural components, hydraulic systems, electrical components, and precision-engineered mechanical assemblies, with a demonstrated track record of fulfilling contracts across DLA Aviation, DLA Land and Maritime, the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Air Force Sustainment Center, and the U.S. Navy. This delivery order exemplifies the efficient procurement mechanism the IDC framework provides, enabling DLA Aviation to acquire routine component requirements quickly without conducting individual competitive actions.