BIPOD ASSEMBLY, AIRC

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency awarded Bell Textron Inc. a delivery order under contract SPRPA121G001W for a single line item, the bipod assembly for aircraft (NSN 1680015622665), with a total contract value of $43,993.80. The award was issued on July 17, 2026, following solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-3929, and the delivery is to be fulfilled by Bell Textron Inc. at its facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The contract modification P00001 implemented the FAR clause 52.222-90, addressing DEI discrimination by federal contractors, as authorized under DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1, requiring the contractor to prohibit race-based DEI practices, report compliance upon request, flow the clause down to all applicable subcontractors, and notify the government of any legal challenges to the clause. The contract has no stated options, no defined delivery schedule, and no detailed FOB or inspection and acceptance provisions; compliance with federal procurement standards and the DEI clause is the primary requirement. The contracting office is DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, with Carl Allen designated as the Contracting Officer. No specific packaging, marking, inspection criteria, or quality standards beyond regulatory compliance are detailed. The NAICS code 336413 applies, and while Bell Textron’s CAGE code is confirmed, no socioeconomic status, UEI, or other certifications are stated. The award reflects a low-dollar-value transaction with no evidence of trade-off evaluation, suggesting an LPTA methodology, though not formally documented. All deliverables, reporting, and compliance obligations flow from the incorporation of the DEI clause and standard federal contract administration procedures.