SHAFT, SHOULDERED

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE4A518P7642 to AAR SUPPLY CHAIN, INC, with a total contract value of $245,531.34, effective July 14, 2026. The contract pertains to the administrative modification and cancellation of free issue CLIN 0004 for a shouldered shaft identified by NSN 3040-01-198-3690, following confirmation of material receipt via email correspondence dated July 6, 2026. The modification was executed under FAR 13.302-4(b), with supporting documentation referenced to validate compliance, and no formal clause alternatives or additional statutory requirements were added. The contractor, located in Wood Dale, Illinois, fulfilled the obligation, with acceptance likely processed by DCMA Great Lakes in Arlington Heights, Illinois, though explicit inspection criteria or quality standards were not specified. Payment administration is handled by DLA Aviation at 6090 Strathmore Road, Richmond, Virginia, but no banking or remittance details are included in the documentation. The solicitation was issued under simplified acquisition procedures, with no designated contracting officer’s representative or technical representative identified. No detailed pricing, quantities, or extended line-item costs are provided in the contract’s Section B, and while the award notice lists two identical line items for the shaft, the total value is cited from external records. Packaging, marking, and military standard requirements were not defined, and no formal attachments or representations regarding small business status, socioeconomic certifications, or special requirements such as security clearances or options were included. The contract type, delivery schedule, and FOB terms remain unspecified, relying instead on administrative closure of the prior free issue line item and confirmation of delivery as the basis for completion.