PLUG, MACHINE THREAD

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract modification numbered SPE7M426P2202 to AAR SUPPLY CHAIN, INC (CAGE 1Y249) for the procurement of a single item, PLUG, MACHINE THREAD, identified by NSN 5365007057745, with a total contract value of $18,293.36. The award was issued on July 13, 2026, under simplified acquisition procedures per FAR 13.302(a), suggesting a low-dollar, fixed-price transaction conducted without formal competitive negotiations. The original solicitation, SPE7M4-26-T-5440, was amended via a unilateral modification dated February 20, 2026, and the contract was administered by DLA Land and Maritime, Maritime Supply Chain, with contract oversight managed through DCMA Great Lakes in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The contractor’s performance location is in Wood Dale, Illinois, and the payment office is located at PO Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990, with Michael Finken serving as the contracting officer and primary point of contact. No option quantities, indefinite-delivery terms, or extended performance periods are included, and the delivery schedule, FOB terms, and final destination are not specified beyond the contractor’s facility. The contract incorporates FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, under Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1, which imposes compliance obligations regarding employment practices and prohibits discrimination based on diversity, equity, and inclusion factors. No other special contract requirements, such as security clearances, OCI provisions, or key personnel mandates, are referenced. Packaging, marking, preservation, and bar-coding requirements are not detailed, though the NSN and CAGE code are required for labeling, and compliance with general DoD procedures is assumed. Inspection and acceptance responsibilities rest with the government, governed by FAR Part 46 and Part 52, with no specific MIL-STD or technical specifications cited for the component. The contractor has not been identified with any socioeconomic certifications or size status, and no affirmative representations beyond the DEI clause are documented. Payment and invoicing methods are unspecified, and while the contract form is based on Standard Form 30, no detailed evaluation factors, technical