MANIFOLD, FLUID, AIRC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded RTX Corporation, identified by CAGE code 52661, a contract modification numbered SPE4A526F2492 under the existing delivery order SPE4A121G0001, with a total value of $93,350.85, awarded on July 17, 2026. The contract was issued under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-4074 and pertains to the procurement of one unit of a fluid manifold for aircraft, identified by NSN 2995012164898 and part number PR 7014535601. Performance is to occur at RTX Corporation’s facility in East Hartford, Connecticut, and the contracting office is located in Richmond, Virginia. The award was executed as a modification to an original contract issued on December 16, 2025, with a single fixed-price obligation and no specified options or ranges. Payment is to be processed through the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division, with Carl Allen designated as the point of contact, while Dean Allen serves as the Contracting Officer. No detailed delivery schedule, FOB terms, or packaging and marking specifications are documented, and the inspection and acceptance location remains unspecified. A critical compliance requirement incorporated into the contract is FAR clause 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, implemented via DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1, and rooted in Executive Orders 14275, 14265, and 14398, as well as OMB Memorandum M-25-26. RTX Corporation is required to sign this clause and is obligated to extend its provisions to all applicable subcontracts, prohibiting any racially discriminatory practices in hiring, promotions, contracting, or program participation. The contractor must report subcontractor noncompliance and any related litigation to the Contracting Officer and provide all requested records for compliance verification. Failure to comply may result in contract cancellation, termination, or suspension, with potential implications under the False Claims Act. No socioeconomic certifications, size status representations, or detailed technical specifications for the manifold are provided, nor are there identified COR/COTR contacts, quality standards, or invoicing procedures described. The contract references no MIL-STD packaging or preservation requirements, and