Purchase Order SPE7L126P2569

Brown Helicopter, Inc., a small business based in Pensacola, Florida, was awarded a $1,496 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division on December 10, 2025, for a fluid restrictor component. The contract, which carries an ultimate completion date of January 26, 2026, was awarded without set-aside restrictions, indicating open competition. This purchase order represents a routine component procurement supporting military helicopter operations and maintenance requirements. Brown Helicopter specializes in supplying critical aviation hardware and mechanical components to the Department of Defense and federal agencies, with particular expertise in hydraulic and fluid system components essential to helicopter fleet readiness.

This award is issued under Brown Helicopter's existing Indefinite Delivery Contract with DLA Aviation, a total small business set-aside vehicle established September 12, 2023, with an annual ceiling of $250,000. The IDC framework allows DLA to issue firm fixed-price delivery orders for aviation hardware components on an as-needed basis, enabling efficient procurement of critical components without individual competitive actions. Brown Helicopter's federal contracting history demonstrates extensive experience supplying specialized aviation parts across multiple categories, including fasteners, structural components, hydraulic assemblies, electrical components, and precision-engineered equipment, with contract values historically ranging from under $200 to over $150,000 per order.