CONNECTING ROD, PIST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L526P0832 to CHAND, L.L.C. (CAGE 0D5X4) on July 13, 2026, for the procurement of a Connecting Rod, PIST designated by NSN 2815003439821, with a total contract value of $255,929.67. The award stems from solicitation SPE7L5-26-T-1468 and was executed via a unilateral modification under FAR 13.302(a) or 12.303(a), incorporating the non-standard clause FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, which prohibits contractors from implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that could result in unlawful preferential treatment or discrimination. This clause, added through Deviation 2026-00040 Revision 1, represents a significant regulatory deviation from typical procurement terms. The contracting officer, Kelly Drees of DLA Land and Maritime, holds full administrative authority, with noContracting Officer’s Representative designated. Payment is to be processed through DLA Land and Maritime with remittance to PO Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990, though specific invoicing methods or payment systems are not detailed. The contractor’s designated address is 157 Highway 654, Mathews, LA 70375-2009, but the place of performance, delivery location, and FOB terms are not explicitly defined in the documentation. No detailed packaging, preservation, or marking instructions are required beyond the mandatory inclusion of the CAGE code 0D5X4, NSN 7540-01-152-8070, and contract number on labeling, with no reference to MIL-STDs or specific labeling standards. The contract does not specify quantity, delivery schedule, inspection criteria, or technical specifications for the item, nor does it indicate the contract type or include information on socioeconomic status, size determination, or unique entity identifier. The period of performance remains undefined, and no option quantities or additional line items are provided beyond the single awarded item. All post-award communications and submissions must be directed through DIBBS or to Kelly Drees at Kelly.Drees@dla.mil