CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract awarded to JUENGERMANN, INC. (CAGE 6CNV7) under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-6494 is a fixed-price agreement with a total value of $1,575.00, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency on July 31, 2026. It encompasses two line items: 50 helical compression springs (NSN 5360007110501) at $20.00 per unit, and one First Article Test (FAT) unit (Part 0001S00000053) at $575.00. The contract requires the contractor to perform FAT in compliance with FAR clause 52.209-3, with the FAT report and samples due within 120 days of award, followed by a 15-day government evaluation period, and final delivery of the production quantity within 120 days after FAT approval. Performance occurs at the contractor’s facility in Ventura, California, with delivery of all items FOB destination to DLA LAND – FLSEB in Columbus, Ohio. The contract includes stringent packaging and labeling mandates per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, requiring Data Matrix barcodes, specific markings for FAT and PVT units, and adherence to AM7793228 Revision J. The contractor must use WAWF for all invoicing and reporting, comply with cybersecurity requirements including safeguarding covered defense information per 252.204-7012, and follow export control and antiterrorism protocols. Additionally, the contract incorporates clauses related to labor rights, trafficking prevention, paid sick leave, small business subcontractor payments, whistleblower protections, and the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). JUENGERMANN, INC. is certified as a small, disadvantaged, women-owned business and must submit all FAT documentation electronically to designated DLA email addresses. Payment is contingent on full compliance with quality, packaging, and reporting standards, including material certifications, manufacturing drawings, and adherence to ISO 9001 and SAE AS9100 quality system requirements.