RING, PISTON

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M426F0325 to AAR SUPPLY CHAIN, INC, identified by CAGE code 1Y249, for a single line item consisting of a piston ring with NSN 4310011513273 and PR 7012539928, at a total contract price of $305,399.16. The award was issued on July 17, 2026, under the master delivery order SPE4A124G0043, with the solicitation number SPE7M1-26-T-1299 and amendment P00001 dated December 2, 2025. The contract is administered by DLA Land and Maritime, Maritime Supply Chain, with payment processing handled through PO Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990, and Carl Allen listed as the primary contact, though no separate remit-to instructions or invoicing method are specified. The contracting officer is Dean Allen, and while no Contracting Officer’s Representative or Technical Representative is named, the place of performance is implied to be within the United States, with the contractor operating from Wood Dale, Illinois. The contract’s most distinctive requirement is the inclusion of FAR clause 52.222-90, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” as modified by DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, Rev 1, which prohibits the contractor and all its subcontractors from implementing or enforcing any diversity, equity, or inclusion program that discriminates on the basis of race, color, or national origin within the United States. The contractor must ensure this clause flows down to all tiers of subcontracting, monitor compliance, and report any known or reasonably knowable violations, including legal challenges by subcontractors, to the contracting officer within 10 business days. Failure to comply could result in contract termination for default or payment suspension. No packaging, inspection, or quality standards are outlined beyond compliance with this clause; no specific delivery schedule, FOB terms, or unit quantities are provided, and no evaluation factors, socioeconomic certifications, or special technical requirements are documented. The only physical deliverable is the piston ring, with all other contract obligations centered on regulatory adherence and reporting.