16--SENSING ELEMENT VCS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded S3 AERODEFENSE LLC a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $58,095.00 for the procurement of one Sensing Element VCS, identified by NSN 1680015628649 and CAGE code 4GPC1. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE4A5-26-Q-0273 and assigned the contract number SPEA4526P3022, was awarded on July 21, 2026, with performance taking place at the awardee’s facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The contract includes the mandatory incorporation of FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, as modified by DoD Deviation 2026-00040 Revision 1, requiring the contractor to prohibit racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in all employment and subcontracting activities, report any known violations by subcontractors, notify the Contracting Officer of any legal challenges to the clause, and flow the clause down to all applicable subcontracts. Compliance with this provision is considered material to payment under federal law. Packaging, marking, and preservation obligations are governed by general federal acquisition and Department of Defense standards, with the NSN and CAGE code indicating adherence to military supply chain protocols, though no specific MIL-STD references or detailed requirements are explicitly stated. Inspection and acceptance procedures are not defined in the contract, and no delivery schedule, FOB terms, or period of performance are provided. The contracting officer is Dean Allen of DLA Aviation, with payment oversight handled by the ASC Commodities Division in Richmond, Virginia. There is no specified Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical representative listed, and no evaluation factors, socioeconomic certifications, or option periods are disclosed. The contract is serviced through DIBBS and Standard Form 30, with electronic submission methods permitted but no explicit file format or deadline requirements outlined.