CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A526P6967 to KESSLER THERMOMETER CORP (CAGE 3Q8A5) on July 29, 2026, for a total price of $7,095.00 under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-163C. The contract covers two line items: one unit of a First Article Test (NSN 0001S00000053) and twenty-one pressure gages (NSN 6685014827329, PR 7016845830), with delivery required to 25600 S CHRISMAN ROAD, Tracy, CA 95304-5000 under FOB Origin terms. The need ship date is November 15, 2026, and the original delivery deadline is July 18, 2027, spanning 291 days. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, MIL-STD-1916 for sampling, and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with a strict requirement of zero non-conformances for acceptance unless otherwise specified. Packaging must follow FED-STD-313 for hazardous materials, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous items, and RP001 for palletization, with all hazardous material labeling conforming to the Hazard Communication Standard and exceptions for specific federal statutes requiring prior disclosure. The contract is subject to a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses, including cybersecurity safeguards (252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997), subcontracting rules for commercial products, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and hazardous material safety compliance. Financial administration requires electronic invoicing via WAWF, and payment is processed through DoDAAC systems, with no specific AAC, TAS, or ACRN disclosed. The contractor must maintain current UEI and CAGE codes and comply with all socioeconomic representations, including small business status, with potential use of HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, and SDVOSB preferences affecting award. No formal evaluation factors or award basis are explicitly stated, but the context