SHAFT, SHOULDERED

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to BROWN HELICOPTER, INC. (CAGE 5V361) for the procurement of a shouldered shaft (NSN 3040013846218) under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-137W, with a total contract value of $20,972.00 and an award date of July 1, 2026. Performance is required at Hill AFB, Utah, with delivery due within 171 days after award, targeting an original delivery date of October 11, 2026, and a need ship date of November 8, 2026. The contract is priced on an FOB Origin basis, as implied by the solicitation’s pricing instructions, and the item must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, ASTM D3951 for packaging, RP001 for palletization, and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination, with zero non-conformances required for all attribute classes under MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based sampling plans. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses related to cybersecurity, labor standards, environmental compliance, and reporting obligations. Key requirements include adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity controls, and submission of assessment results to the Supplier Performance Risk System. The contractor must also ensure all subcontractors have completed a Basic NIST SP 800-171 assessment within the past three years. Hazardous and radioactive materials handling must follow applicable standards including 29 CFR 1910.1200 and MIL-STD-129. While Item Unique Identification is not required, physical marking and packaging must meet specified DLA standards. The award reflects a small business procurement under NAICS 332710, with representations required for size status and socioeconomic programs, and a prohibition against providing covered defense telecommunications equipment from restricted entities. Payment must be processed electronically via WAWF, and all contractual obligations are governed by clauses addressing wage rates, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, whistleblower rights, and contractor reporting obligations. No attachments or formal evaluation factors