BUSHING, SLEEVE

The contract SPE4A626F3149, awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation under the master contract SPE4A122G0004, is a delivery order for 4,825 bushings, sleeves (NSN 3120010428232) at a unit price of $8.99, totaling $43,395.00. The award was issued on July 17, 2026, following solicitation SPE4A6-25-T-11JB, with performance located at Northrop Grumman’s facility in Sunnyvale, California. The contract is administered by DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, with Dean Allen serving as the Contracting Officer. While the primary deliverable is a physical component, the contract’s core requirements are centered on compliance with FAR 52.222-90, a newly implemented clause prohibiting racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in accordance with Executive Orders 14275, 14265, and 14398, and DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040. Northrop Grumman is obligated to ensure all subcontractors adhere to this requirement, report any known violations, provide unrestricted access to records for government review, and notify the Contracting Officer immediately if noncompliance occurs or if a subcontractor challenges the clause in court. Noncompliance may result in contract termination, ineligibility for future awards, and False Claims Act liability under 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4). No technical specifications, packaging, marking, or inspection criteria beyond compliance reporting are detailed in the contract. The invoicing method, accounting data, and COR/COTR details are not explicitly provided, though WAWF is presumed standard for DoD payments. The contract contains no option quantities, delivery schedules, or FOB terms, and the period of performance is undefined. The clause is material to payment and mandatory for all subcontracts, except those performed outside the United States. No socioeconomic certifications or size status representations are documented, and although CAGE 90099 is confirmed, the UEI is not explicitly stated. Submissions were due prior to the solicitation’s response deadline on July 18, 2025, and acceptance was processed through the D