28--MANIFOLD,EXHAUST

Contract SPE7L126C0131 was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency on August 27, 2026, to CHAND, L.L.C. for the procurement of exhaust manifolds. The contract, stemming from solicitation SPE7L1-26-R-0072, is designated for the support of Ohio Class SSN Trident ships. The total contract price is listed at 324,397.48 dollars, with specific award documentation noting a firm fixed price of 162,198.74 dollars for one exhaust manifold assembly under NSN 2815-01-188-8639. The procurement includes First Destination Transportation program instructions and specifies a delivery deadline of February 18, 2028. Although the final award was granted to CHAND, L.L.C., initial justification and approval documentation indicated that Fairbanks Morse LLC was previously identified as the sole approved source capable of furnishing the required supplies. The primary point of contact for this federal action is Emily Castle.