Bemsco Inc., a small business aircraft component manufacturer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, was awarded a $38,376 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on November 25, 2025, for the supply of 117 Brake Shoe Retainers (NSN 1680-00-249-7107). The contract, which carries a Total Small Business set-aside designation, is scheduled for completion by June 22, 2026, with delivery expected to DLA Distribution Depot Hill within 209 days of order placement. This aerospace component, classified under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), represents a continuation of Bemsco's established role as a critical supplier of specialized aviation components to the Department of Defense, particularly supporting military helicopter systems such as the UH-60 Black Hawk.
The award follows a competitive Request for Quotation process conducted entirely through electronic means, with solicitation materials posted on November 5, 2025, and a submission deadline of November 13, 2025. Bemsco's selection for this requirement reflects its existing capacity and expertise in manufacturing aircraft structural and functional components, reinforcing its position as a qualified vendor within DLA Aviation's supply chain. The contract aligns with the Defense Logistics Agency's mandate to maintain adequate inventories and ensure the operational readiness of military aviation platforms through timely procurement of critical components from qualified small business suppliers.