GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded DON INDUSTRIAL GROUP LLC a firm-fixed-price contract totaling $615,816.57 on July 9, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-Q-0688, for the procurement of a Bolt, Externally Rel (NSN 5306-00-445-7358) and a Government First Article Test (FAT) for item 0001S00000052. The contract requires delivery of the bolt in a quantity of 2,243 units, with all items subject to inspection and acceptance at the contractor’s facility unless otherwise specified, with FAT acceptance occurring at destination. Delivery is due 360 days after the date of order, with FAT completion extending to 416 days ADO, under FOB destination terms. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N, including 2D Data Matrix barcodes, and preservation and unit packing must align with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes ASTM D3951 and RP001 where applicable. The award is not set aside for any specific socioeconomic category, and the solicitation selected the best value through a trade-off process where past performance—particularly SPRS assessments and historical quality and delivery compliance—carried significantly more weight than price. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity, whistleblower protections, contractor ethics, export controls, and information safeguarding, including mandatory adherence to 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, with deviations noted for specific clauses. Invoicing must be submitted through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and the place of delivery is the DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma City. All documentation, including material certifications and DD Form 250, must be provided to support inspection and acceptance by government representatives. The contractor is responsible for costs related to the First Article Test unless waived, and must maintain an inspection system compliant with FAR 52.246-2 or 52.246-3. The contract also requires compliance with DPAS priority ratings, and affirmative representations regarding covered telecommunications equipment, small business status, and other socio-economic certifications must be submitted by the offeror if applicable, but no