FY25/26 - Hoist spare parts for operations for Bell 429 Helicopter N357FW property number 155187…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) awarded a contract on January 7, 2026, for specialized helicopter spare parts for a Bell 429 Helicopter (tail number N357FW, property number 155187). The contract, valued at $5,097.00, covers multiple component parts including spring pins, lock springs, split retainers, setscrews, and cable-related components. The specific parts include two spring pins at $55.00 each, two lock springs at $179.00 each, one retainer split at $2,356.00, two setscrews at $67.00 each, one cable drum setscrew at $1,064.00, and one cable finger at $1,075.00.

The contract is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026, with parts to be shipped to Daniel Willman at the Melbourne Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at 140 S. Apollo Blvd, Melbourne, Florida 32901. Shipping will utilize the FWC's FedEx account number 3001-0817-2, and the contract is managed by Chama Cronin, who can be reached at 850-782-1095. The procurement appears to be focused on maintaining operational readiness for the agency's helicopter fleet by acquiring critical replacement components.