GAGE ROD-CAP, LIQUID

The contract SPE7M426F0431, awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency to AAR SUPPLY CHAIN, INC with CAGE code 1Y249, pertains to the procurement of one line item: GAGE ROD-CAP, LIQUID, identified by NSN 6680012993387 and PR 7012380240, at a total value of $80,396.16. The award was issued on July 21, 2026, under the blanket purchase agreement SPE4A124G0043, originating from solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-1151. The place of performance is indicated as Wood Dale, Illinois, where the contractor is headquartered, and delivery is expected within the United States. While detailed pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules are not explicitly provided, the contract appears to be a fixed-price award based on the single-line-item structure and total value. The contract’s central requirement is compliance with FAR 52.222-90, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” introduced via DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1, under modification P00001, effective April 2026. This clause mandates the contractor to refrain from any racially discriminatory practices in hiring, promotions, contracting, or program participation, and requires flow-down of these prohibitions to all subcontractors. The contractor must report known violations by subcontractors, provide access to records upon request, and notify the Contracting Officer if any subcontractor challenges the clause in court. The Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime office, represented by Contracting Officer Dean Allen, oversees performance and compliance. Payment is processed through DLA Land and Maritime’s designated office in Columbus, Ohio, and no alternative payment or invoicing mechanisms are specified. Although the NSN implies standard military packaging, preservation, and marking requirements may apply per DLA and DoD norms, no explicit MIL-STDs or labeling instructions are documented. No evaluation factors, socioeconomic certifications, or option periods are disclosed, and no attachments, special requirements, or inspection criteria are detailed beyond the DEI compliance obligations.