GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC

The solicitation requires the delivery of one unit for first article testing under FAR 52.209-4 and Alternate I, with the item designated as LOT/ITEM 3110 / 7261900 and NSN 0001S00000052. The contractor must submit this unit within 90 calendar days from contract award to the specified government testing facility at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, and the government will conduct mandatory testing to evaluate compliance. Within 120 days of receiving the first article, the contracting officer must provide written notice of conditional approval, approval, or disapproval. Disposition of the tested unit must follow procedures outlined in FAR 52.209-3 or 52.209-4. The request is for a total quantity of 40 units with delivery due 417 days after date of award. Fast Pay provisions do not apply. Contractors must identify their current dealer or distributor and provide certification or accreditation demonstrating equivalency. The solicitation, issued under number SPE4A6-26-T-30H6 by the ASC Commodity Division, Department of Defense, with NAICS code 332991, requires responses by April 30, 2026, and emphasizes strict compliance with first article testing requirements over standard procurement timelines.