NUT, OPTION

The contract awarded to S & B, Inc. under solicitation SPE4A6-25-T-00YY and identified by contract number SPE4A626P8468 is a modification to provide a nut, option with National Stock Number 5310012828737, valued at $43,710.57, with an award date of July 17, 2026. The primary obligation of the contractor is not the delivery of physical goods but the compliance with federal directives under FAR 52.222-90, which prohibits racially discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices in all aspects of operations, including employment, promotions, program participation, and subcontracting. The contractor must actively report any known violations by subcontractors, notify the contracting officer if legal action is taken against the clause, and ensure the clause is flowed down to all subcontracts under 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4), acknowledging its materiality to payment decisions. The place of performance is confirmed as 24908 Avenue Kearny, Valencia, CA 91355-1247, with payment administered by DLA Aviation, ASC Commodities Division in Richmond, Virginia. The contractor’s CAGE code 0F4K9 serves as its Unique Entity ID, though no socioeconomic status certifications or size representations are stated. No packaging, marking, inspection criteria, delivery schedule, FOB terms, or technical specifications are defined beyond the NSN, and no contract type, options, or quality standards are specified. The contracting officer, Dean Allen, is the sole point of contact identified, with no assigned COR, COTR, or PCO. The contract was issued under a class deviation by the Department of Defense, implementing directives from Executive Orders 14275, 14265, and 14398, along with OMB Memorandum M-25-26. While the award was posted on DIBBS and processed via Standard Form 30, neither electronic invoicing systems nor detailed payment terms are outlined, and submission details from the solicitation phase are incomplete. The entire contractual framework centers on administrative compliance with DEI-related prohibitions rather than the procurement of goods or services with tangible performance metrics.