GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE4A726P3085 to D-J ENGINEERING INC, with a total value of $327,200, for the supply of an aircraft beam (NSN 1560017272775) and completion of a government first article test (NSN 0001S00000052). The contract, modified under P00001 and effective as of July 17, 2026, traces its origin to solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-1835 and was issued under NAICS code 336413, indicating the work falls within aerospace product and parts manufacturing. Performance is expected to occur at the contractor’s facility in Augusta, Kansas, with no international performance permitted. The contract does not specify quantities, delivery timelines, FOB terms, or detailed technical specifications for the beam, nor does it include explicit packaging, marking, or preservation requirements such as MIL-STDs. Payment will be processed by DLA Aviation at 6090 Strathmore Road, Richmond, VA, with Carl Allen listed as the Contracting Officer and primary point of contact. A critical and unique requirement embedded in the contract is the inclusion of FAR 52.222-90, as modified by DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in any diversity, equity, and inclusion programs related to employment or subcontracting. The contractor must flow this clause down to all subcontracts within the United States, report any known or suspected violations by subcontractors, and provide records or reports upon request by the Contracting Officer. Noncompliance may result in contract termination, debarment from future federal awards, and potential liability under 31 U.S.C. 3729. No other representations, certifications, socioeconomic designations, or evaluation factors are documented, and details such as inspection locations, acceptance criteria, invoicing systems, or accounting lines (AAC/TAS/ACRN) are either absent or unprovided. The contract’s structure appears narrowly focused on delivery of a specific part and compliance with a recent regulatory directive, with administrative details like the SF-30 modification and electronic submission via email supporting execution, while technical and logistical provisions remain undetailed outside of