PLATE, STRUCTURAL, AI

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Bell Textron Inc. a delivery order under contract SPRPA121G001W for a single structural plate item identified by NSN 1560015842478, with a total contract value of $24,108.64, awarded on July 17, 2026. The solicitation number is SPE4A5-26-T-1616, and the contract modification P00001 reflects administrative updates to align with federal requirements. Performance is based at Bell Textron’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas, with no delivery schedule, quantity, or FOB terms specified in the documentation. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price delivery order under a basic indefinite-delivery contract. The primary special requirement incorporated into the agreement is FAR 52.222-90, which mandates compliance with prohibitions against racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and requires mandatory flow-down to all tiers of subcontractors, along with reporting obligations for subcontractor violations and legal challenges. The contracting officer is Dean Allen of the DLA Aviation division, with no designated COR or COTR identified. Contract administration details are limited, with no explicit payment office, invoicing system, accounting codes, or inspection criteria specified. Packaging, preservation, marking, and barcoding requirements are not addressed, and no MIL-STDs or technical specifications for the structural plate are cited. While the NAICS code 332313 is listed, no socioeconomic status or size certification information for the contractor was provided. The award basis, evaluation factors, and proposal submission conditions are not documented, suggesting a simplified acquisition process. The contractor’s CAGE code is 97499, and the contract remains subject to enforcement actions for noncompliance with the DEI clause, including payment suspension or termination.