CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract, awarded to DIRECT LINE, INC (CAGE 0GE52) under solicitation SPE4A6-25-R-0210, is a total small business set-aside with a maximum value of $350,000.00 and an estimated minimum of $2,101.01, structured as an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a five-year base period from November 10, 2025, to November 9, 2030. Delivery orders are subject to a 300-day average receipt-to-shipment timeline, with FOB Origin terms requiring the contractor to deliver goods at its facility in Sunrise, Florida. The contract encompasses multiple line items including a Contractor First Article Test and various components such as setscrews, machine screws, cylinder assemblies, lift bar fixtures, spanner wrenches, and pins, all tied to the WARSTOPPER PROGRAM’s material buffer requirements. Items must comply with stringent military specifications including MIL-STD-129 for packaging and marking, MIL-STD-130N for Unique Item Identification and barcoding, and ASTM D3951 or the DLA Master List for packaging integrity, with all markings requiring NSN, part number, CAGE code, manufacturer information, date of manufacture, and “FOR MILITARY USE ONLY.” Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s origin facility under government authority, using MIL-STD-1916 as the primary sampling standard with defined AQLs for critical attributes and adherence to ISO 9001:2015 quality management requirements. Payment is administered by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, and all invoicing must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow. Cybersecurity obligations are enforced through clauses including DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, supplemented by requirements for transport via U.S.-flag vessels under certain conditions and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act. Oversight is managed by the DLA Aviation, ASC Commodities Division, with April Wynn as the Contracting Officer and Leah Hornkohl as the local administrator, while DCMA Southeast provides independent contract administration. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses related to executive compensation reporting, supply chain security, litigation support confidentiality, and prohibition of certain covered applications. Though Section M on evaluation factors and Section H on special requirements