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Case Study: Evahan Reviews Strategic Supply Contract for Defence Infrastructure Project in Northern Australia

The project involves an Australian importer and distributor of construction consumables, supplying custom-engineered components designed in the United States by the US Navy and manufactured in New Orleans

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Case Study: Evahan Reviews Strategic Supply Contract for Defence Infrastructure Project in Northern Australia

Evahan was engaged to review and negotiate the supply contract for a major defence infrastructure build in Northern Australia. The project involves an Australian importer and distributor of construction consumables, supplying custom-engineered components designed in the United States by the US Navy and manufactured in New Orleans.

The destination?

A strategic extension of a Northern RAAF airport—funded by the US Marine Corps to support forward deployment capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.

The Challenge

The purchase order came with DPAS (Defense Priorities and Allocations System) status—triggering US military procurement protocols. But this was the contractor’s first build in Australia, and the contract needed to reflect dual jurisdiction:

  • Australian law for commercial terms
  • US military law for intellectual property and defence-specific clauses

Evahan’s Intervention

  • Reviewed and restructured legacy boilerplate clauses
  • Negotiated new inspection and non-conformance protocols tailored to Australian operational realities
  • Introduced a substantial break fee for early termination—protecting the Australian supplier from political or strategic disruptions
  • Embedded clarity around delivery schedules, defect handling, and audit readiness
  • Delivered a contract that satisfied both US defence infrastructure standards and Australian commercial law

Outcome

The result: a contract that’s enforceable, defensible, and strategically aligned.

  • Zero break fee became a substantial figure.
  • Standard clauses became doctrine-grade safeguards.

Evahan doesn’t just review contracts. It rewrites to improve the rules of engagement. for both parties.

Jason Bresnehan Yacht in Hobart
Jason Bresnehan Yacht in Hobart

About Jason

Jason Bresnehan is the founder of Evahan Group and a commercial strategist. For over three decades, he has helped businesses cut through complexity, negotiate with confidence, and embed clarity into their operations.

His career includes six years with Delta Hydraulics in Tasmania and Thailand, where he oversaw the manufacture of hydraulic cylinders, hose assemblies, and manifolds for multinational clients such as Caterpillar. Working within Just‑In‑Time (JIT) supply frameworks, Jason gained firsthand experience in global manufacturing discipline, supply chain precision, and the commercial realities of delivering to world‑class standards.

Today, his work spans high‑risk, high‑stakes industries — from defence infrastructure and modular construction to marine engineering and transport. Whether reviewing contracts, restructuring governance, or guiding acquisitions, Jason’s hallmark is turning ambiguity into clear, enforceable rules of engagement.

Jason’s principle is simple:
Cut to the Jase. Keep it clear. Act.

He is known for reframing legacy frameworks, stripping out noise, and locking in agreements that stand up under pressure. From boardrooms to construction sites, Jason ensures that commercial terms are not just compliant, but credible, defensible, and strategically aligned.

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