WHEEL ASSEMBLY, NOSE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Aircraft Wheel and Brake, LLC, identified by CAGE code 33269, a firm fixed-price contract valued at $369,000 for the procurement of a nose wheel assembly with NSN 1680015322858 under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-7035, with the award issued on July 21, 2026. Performance is to be conducted at the contractor’s facility located at 1160 Center Rd, Avon, Ohio, and the contract includes the mandatory incorporation of FAR clause 52.222-90, addressing DEI discrimination by federal contractors, as implemented under DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1. This clause requires the contractor to prohibit discriminatory DEI practices, flow the requirement down to all subcontracts, report any known subcontractor violations, and notify the Contracting Officer if legal challenges arise against the clause, with potential consequences including termination and future ineligibility for federal contracts. The contracting officer is Dean Allen, with administration handled by the DCMA Ohio River Valley at Wright-Patterson AFB, and payment and logistics oversight tied to the DLA Aviation office in Richmond, Virginia. No detailed packaging, preservation, or marking requirements are specified, nor are technical performance standards, inspection criteria, or quality specifications provided, suggesting reliance on general federal procurement compliance and industry norms. The solicitation did not disclose evaluation factors, weights, or the basis of award, and while the contract form indicates a firm fixed-price structure, no line-item quantities, unit prices, delivery schedules, FOB terms, or option periods are detailed. The contractor’s size status and socioeconomic certifications are not stated, and while compliance with regulatory requirements is emphasized, no additional special requirements such as security clearances, key personnel, or organizational conflict of interest provisions are included in the available documentation.