COUPLING, CLAMP, GROO

The contract award SPE4A526F3999, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the broader contract SPE4A124G0043, is a modification to procure a single item: COUPLING, CLAMP, GROO with NSN 5342010688137, valued at $18,123.16, awarded to AAR SUPPLY CHAIN, INC (CAGE 1Y249) with a performance location in Wood Dale, Illinois. The award date is July 21, 2026, and the solicitation number is SPE4A5-26-T-5849, which was processed under a modified standard form and includes no detailed line-item pricing, quantity, or delivery schedule beyond the single part. The contract is classified under NAICS code 332510 for fabricated metal product manufacturing, with no socioeconomic set-aside indicated, and no option periods, extensions, or tiered pricing structures are present. Critical to this contract is the mandatory inclusion of FAR 52.222-90, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” under DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1, which imposes strict compliance obligations regarding non-discrimination in employment practices, requiring the contractor to flow the clause down to all U.S.-based subcontractors and report any known violations or legal challenges to the Contracting Officer. Noncompliance may trigger suspension, termination, or other remedies. The contractor must maintain and provide records upon request, and compliance is treated as material to payment under 31 U.S.C. 3729. The Government, through DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, retains authority for inspection, acceptance, and contract administration. No packaging, marking, or inspection locations are specified, and no COR, COTR, or PCO names are listed beyond the Contracting Officer, Dean Allen, reachable via [email hidden]. No payment office details, accounting data (AAC/TAS/ACRN), invoicing method, or FOB terms are provided. Submission was governed by Standard Form 30, with electronic correspondence accepted, but no formal evaluation factors, weights, or award basis are documented, suggesting a simplified acquisition.