RING, RETAINING

The contract awarded to AAR SUPPLY CHAIN, INC with CAGE code 1Y249 under contract number SPE4A626P9078 is a firm fixed price agreement for one line item: a retaining ring identified by NSN 5325014189092 and part number PR 7012900763, totaling $21,444.15. The award was made on July 17, 2026, through solicitation SPE4A6-25-T-10KL, with performance to occur at the awardee’s location in Wood Dale, Illinois. The contract was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency, specifically the DLA Aviation ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division, and is governed under the NAICS code 332510 for tool and die manufacturing. No additional quantities, option periods, or extended pricing are specified, and the delivery schedule, FOB terms, inspection locations, or packaging requirements are not detailed in the available documentation. Despite the minimal technical specifications, the contract is deeply influenced by regulatory compliance requirements. FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, is incorporated via DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, requiring the contractor to eliminate any discriminatory practices in its DEI initiatives, flow the clause down to all subcontractors, report noncompliance, and notify the government of any legal challenges to the clause. The contractor must also furnish compliance records upon request, and failure to adhere may result in contract termination. No specific COTR or COR is identified, and payment details, accounting codes, invoicing systems, or attachment lists are not provided. The award appears to follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach with no competing offers disclosed. The contractor’s representation of small business status or socioeconomic certifications is not documented, and while the CAGE code is provided, the UEI is not explicitly stated. The contract is administratively modified under P00001, with the sole focus on enforcing federal DEI compliance directives tied to executive orders and OMB guidance.