SUPPORT, STRUCTURAL

The contract SPE4A726P8315, awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency to KENT ASSOCIATES, INC with CAGE code 8R034, is a sole-source award for structural support services identified by NSN 1560007008801, with a total contract value of $20,846.00. The award was issued on July 21, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-8220, with performance required at the contractor’s location in Mansfield, Texas. The contract incorporates the modified FAR clause 52.222-90, implemented via Department of Defense Deviation 2026-00040 Revision 1, mandating strict compliance with diversity, equity, and inclusion policies that prohibit racially discriminatory practices in hiring, subcontracting, and program participation. The contractor is obligated to flow this requirement down to all U.S.-based subcontractors, report any violations to the contracting officer, and maintain records subject to audit under the False Claims Act, with potential consequences including termination or debarment for noncompliance. The contracting office is DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, and the administering office is DCMA South in Madison, Alabama, with Dean Allen listed as the contracting officer. No payment details, inspection criteria, packaging specifications, or technical standards such as MIL-STDs are included in the documentation. The NAICS code 332312 applies, indicating the contractor operates as a structural metal fabricator, though no socioeconomic status or size representation is formally stated. The invoice method is not confirmed but is likely WAWF given DLA standard practices. There is no listed COTR or COR, no delivery schedule beyond the award date, no FOB terms, no option quantities, and no attachments or special conditions beyond DEI compliance. The contract is a simple, low-value award focused on administrative and regulatory compliance rather than technical or logistical complexity.