COUPLING HALF, QUICK

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE7M426F0282 to AAR SUPPLY CHAIN, INC (CAGE 1Y249) on July 17, 2026, under the indefinite-delivery contract SPE4A124G0043, for a total value of $48,518.04. The sole line item is a COUPLING HALF, QUICK (NSN 4730-01-045-0782), with no specified quantity or unit price breakdown provided. The contract was issued under solicitation SPE7M3-25-T-8369 and is classified as a federal procurement with no set-aside designation. The place of performance is within the United States, with the contractor located in Wood Dale, Illinois. The contracting officer is Dean Allen, affiliated with DLA Land and Maritime, Maritime Supply Chain, and payments are to be directed to DLA Land and Maritime at PO Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990. No specific delivery schedule, FOB terms, or inspection procedures are detailed in the documentation. The contract is dominated by mandatory compliance with FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors," implemented via DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1, which prohibits any racially or ethnically discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in recruitment, hiring, contracting, or program participation. The contractor is required to flow this clause to all subcontracts performed within the U.S., report any subcontractor noncompliance or legal challenges to the Contracting Officer, and immediately notify the government if they do not accept the clause or are otherwise out of compliance. The contractor must also maintain records and provide all requested documentation to demonstrate adherence. No packaging, preservation, or marking requirements are specified, and there are no referenced MIL-STDs or detailed inspection criteria. Evaluation factors for award are not disclosed, but the low-dollar value and commercial nature of the item suggest an LPTA basis. No COR/COTR designation is provided, and while the contract includes a modification number and execution date, no option periods, ceiling amounts, or additional deliverables are identified beyond the one procurement item and its associated compliance obligations.