WEBBING ASSEMBLY, BARRIER AIRCRAFT ARREST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE7M425P6675 to Victor-Balata Belting Co. (CAGE 87679) on July 15, 2026, for the procurement of a single line item: Webbing Assembly, Barrier Aircraft Arrest (NSN 1710009223787), at a total contract value of $139,750.00. The award was made under simplified acquisition procedures, consistent with FAR 13.302(a) or 12.303(a), and the contract type is inferred to be Firm Fixed Price given the fixed total price and lack of performance-based or cost-reimbursable elements. The solicitation number is SPE7M4-25-Q-1237, and the modification P00002 incorporates FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, under Deviation 2026-00040, which was unilaterally applied by the contracting officer. This clause mandates the contractor to refrain from workplace training or policies that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The contractor’s principal place of business is in Anderson, SC, though the place of performance is not explicitly defined in the documentation. The item is a standard military supply with no technical specifications or MIL-STDs cited, and compliance is governed only by general FAR clauses and administrative requirements. No options, quantities, unit pricing, or delivery schedules are detailed beyond the total award amount, and the contract does not include specified packaging, preservation, or marking details beyond the requirement to label the item with its NSN and CAGE code, in alignment with common military logistics conventions. Payment and contract administration are handled by DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, OH, with Michael Finken as the contracting officer, while delivery oversight falls under DCMA Southeast. No inspection location, acceptance criteria, or quality standards are formally outlined, and the contract contains no mention of socioeconomic status, security clearances, key personnel, or other special requirements. The award appears to be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, consistent with the commercial nature of the item and the absence of technical evaluation factors in the post-award documentation.