PIN, EXPANDING GRIP

Contract SPE4A626PZ115 is a firm-fixed-price delivery order awarded on July 1, 2026, by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation to Brown Helicopter, Inc. for a total value of $3,736.00. The contract requires the supply of two expanding grip pins (NSN 5315-00-616-2486) to be delivered within 45 days after the date of order, with a final delivery date of August 17, 2026. This award was set aside for total small business and was fulfilled by a contractor certified as a small disadvantaged and women-owned small business. The scope of work involves providing surplus U.S. government property that must meet strict original form, fit, and function requirements. Performance is governed by several technical standards, including MIL-STD-129 for marking and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, with a strict prohibition on the use of mercury compounds. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the contractor's facility in Pensacola, Florida, and the government assumes transportation costs under FOB Origin terms. Administrative requirements mandate the use of the Wide Area Workflow system for all electronic invoicing and payment requests. The contract is DPAS rated, requiring priority performance, and incorporates critical cybersecurity and reporting obligations under DFARS 252.204-7012. The agreement is administered by DCMA Southeast, with Yvette Mullen serving as the primary contracting officer.