TUBE, BLEED AIR

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to S3 AERODEFENSE LLC (CAGE 4GPC1) for the supply of one line item, TUBE, BLEED AIR (NSN 1560006898285), with a total contract value of $144,672.00. The award was issued on July 21, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-4553, with the contract modification number P00001 and contract number SPE4A726V1643. Performance is expected to occur domestically, with the awardee located in Milwaukee, WI, though no formal place of delivery or performance is specified. The contract includes the application of FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, implemented under DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, which imposes strict prohibitions against racially or ethnically discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in hiring, promotions, vendor selection, and resource allocation. The contractor is obligated to flow down this clause to all subcontracts within the United States, report any subcontractor noncompliance, and provide documentation upon request. Compliance is deemed material and subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4). The contracting officer is Dean Allen, based at DLA Aviation, ASC Commodities Division in Richmond, VA, who is responsible for administration and oversight, though no Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative is named. No detailed packaging, marking, preservation, or inspection criteria are provided beyond the NSN and CAGE code, and no MIL-STDs are referenced. The solicitation did not disclose evaluation factors, award rationale, or detailed pricing structure, and no attachments, invoices, or payment instructions are included. The NAICS code for the contract is 336413, indicating aerospace product and parts manufacturing, and no socioeconomic certifications or small business status are indicated. Delivery schedules, FOB terms, and period of performance are not specified, and no formal inspection or acceptance location is stated, implying the contractor may be responsible for delivery to a government-designated site.