RETAINER ASSEMBLY, S

BROWN HELICOPTER, INC. (CAGE 5V361) has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $36,500.00 by the Defense Logistics Agency for the supply of 250 units of the RETAINER ASSEMBLY, S, identified by NSN 1660-00-395-7148. The delivery is scheduled for August 27, 2026, with FOB Destination terms applying at DLA Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina, where title and risk of loss transfer to the Government upon receipt. Performance is governed by strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, and MIL-STD-130 for unique item identification using a two-dimensional Data Matrix barcode compliant with ISO/IEC 16022 ECC200. The item must be manufactured from 6061 T6 aluminum alloy, free of sharp edges and deformation, and delivered with full traceability documentation. All contractual requirements flow down to subcontractors, including adherence to SAE AS9100 quality system standards, hazard communication under 29 CFR 1910.1200, and submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses addressing payment terms, disputes, changes, subcontracting, combating trafficking, equal opportunity, veterans reporting, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Invoicing is exclusively handled through WAWF, and payment will be processed by DFAS at Columbus, Ohio. Special requirements include DPAS-rated priority status under 15 CFR Part 700, prohibitions on hazardous material handling at government facilities, sustainability preferences per FAR 23.101, and notification obligations for any radioactive content exceeding specified thresholds. The award was issued without a stated evaluation factor methodology or socioeconomic set-aside, and no options or quantity variances are permitted. All referenced standards must be the latest versions effective at the time of performance.