COUPLING, TUBE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price delivery order, SPE7M426F1264, to AAR SUPPLY CHAIN, INC. (CAGE 1Y249) for the procurement of six units of a tube coupling (NSN 4730-01-355-3248) at a total contract value of $3,600.84. The award, issued on July 14, 2026, stems from solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-7935 and is executed under the broader indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract SPE4A124G0043. The item is classified as a commercial item and a critical application item, with delivery scheduled for March 26, 2027, 255 days after the order date. The contractor is responsible for shipment from its facility in Wood Dale, Illinois, to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, under FOB Origin terms, though acceptance by the government occurs at the destination. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129, and DLA's RP001 packaging requirements, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence. All shipments must include proper identification numbers, unit of issue, and quantity per unit pack as specified, with barcoding implicitly required under MIL-STD-129. Contract administration requires the use of Wide Area WorkFlow for all invoicing and receiving reports, with no alternative systems permitted. Payment and accounting data are tied to appropriation code BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. AAR SUPPLY CHAIN, INC. is certified as a small disadvantaged woman-owned business, triggering federal socioeconomic reporting obligations and a DPAS-rated order under 15 CFR 700, mandating priority performance. Incorporated clauses mandate compliance with veteran employment reporting, sustainable product use, and subcontracting rules for commercial items. The contracting officer is Pamela Gay, with administrative oversight provided by Jason Pelfrey at DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division and administration handled by DCMA Great Lakes. No Contracting Officer’s Representative is identified, and no attachments or formal evaluation factors beyond compliance with packaging, marking, and delivery standards are documented. The order contains no options, quantity variances,