PLATE, STRUCTURAL, AI

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A726P8001 to MALONES CNC MACHINING INC, with a CAGE code of 2V045, for the supply of one structural plate, identified by NSN 1560014220400, at a total price of $19,176.32. The award was issued on July 21, 2026, following Solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-009X, and the contract was modified through P00001 to incorporate a unique compliance requirement under FAR 52.222-90, which prohibits racially discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices in accordance with Executive Orders 14275, 14265, 14398, and OMB Memorandum M-25-26. The contractor must ensure full compliance, report any subcontractor violations, flow down the clause to all subcontracts performed within the United States, and notify the Contracting Officer of any legal challenges to the clause. Performance is to occur at the contractor’s facility in Grove, Oklahoma, and the Government retains oversight authority through the DLA Aviation, ASC Commodities Division, with Dean Allen designated as the Contracting Officer. The contract does not specify a period of performance, delivery schedule, FOB terms, inspection location, or detailed packaging, preservation, or marking requirements. No MIL-STDs, invoice method, payment details, accounting codes, or COR/COTR information are provided. The solicitation was competitively awarded under NAICS code 332313, but no socioeconomic status or small business certification is indicated. Compliance with the DEI clause is material to payment under 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4), and the contractor is obligated to provide records and access for audits upon request. The contract contains no additional clauses, attachments, evaluation factors, or option periods.