CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract awarded to ATF AEROSPACE, LLC under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-358B and contract number SPE4A626PD294, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency on July 21, 2026, has a total value of $24,119.40 and is focused on compliance with regulatory requirements rather than traditional supply delivery. The award includes two line items: a Contractor First Article Test and a self-locking nut, but the primary obligation centers on adhering to FAR 52.222-90, which prohibits racially discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices as mandated by Executive Order 14398 and implemented through DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040. The contractor must ensure all subcontracts, except those performed entirely outside the United States, incorporate the same DEI compliance requirements, report any known subcontractor violations or legal challenges to the clause, and provide records upon request for audit purposes. Noncompliance may result in contract termination, payment suspension, or debarment. The place of performance is confirmed as Huntsville, Alabama, with the paying office located at DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, and Dean Allen listed as the contracting officer. While the contract references a first article test, no detailed technical specifications, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, or formal pricing structure for the line items are provided. No specific period of performance, delivery schedules, FOB terms, or COTR/COR designation are identified, and socioeconomic status or UEI information is not explicitly stated, though the contractor’s CAGE code is 13W08 and the NAICS code is 541380 for engineering services. Invoicing is presumed to occur via WAWF, though not confirmed, and no remit-to address or accounting codes are specified. The contract contains no option periods, security clearance requirements, or other special conditions beyond DEI compliance and reporting obligations.