Purchase Order SPE7M126V2373

The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $1,854 to Brown Helicopter, Inc., a small business based in Pensacola, Florida, for the procurement of a drive gear (part number 8511760014). The contract was awarded on November 17, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of January 2, 2026. No set-aside designation was applied to this award, indicating the procurement was conducted under open competition. Brown Helicopter, Inc. is a Subchapter S Corporation that has specialized in supplying critical aviation parts and components to support military helicopter operations since its registration in the federal contracting system in December 2001.

This purchase order represents a routine component acquisition typical of Brown Helicopter's extensive contract history with DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime divisions. The company has demonstrated consistent capability in delivering specialized aviation hardware, including fasteners, bearings, structural components, and mechanical assemblies essential for military helicopter fleet maintenance and readiness. Brown Helicopter maintains a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract with DLA Aviation valued at up to $250,000 annually, which serves as the broader procurement vehicle supporting this and similar component orders. The delivery of the drive gear to the Pensacola, Florida location supports ongoing helicopter sustainment operations across the Department of Defense and related federal military branches.