CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A726P6529 to RICHARD MANUFACTURING COMPANY, with a total contract value of $102,045.00, effective July 21, 2026, under Solicitation SPE4A7-25-T-176Z. The contract encompasses two primary line items: a Contractor First Article Test for NSN 0001S00000053 and a Cable Assembly, Adap with NSN 4935011548845 and PR 7011531956. Performance is to be conducted at RICHARD MANUFACTURING COMPANY’s facility in Ogden, Utah, with DCMA Salt Lake City providing oversight. The contract is governed by FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, as modified by DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1, which mandates strict compliance with non-discriminatory practices in hiring, promotions, and subcontracting. This clause flows down to all subcontracts within the U.S. and requires immediate reporting of any known subcontractor violations or legal challenges to the clause. The contractor must also provide access to books, records, and accounts upon request and comply with materiality standards under 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4). The administering office is located in Richmond, Virginia, with Carl Allen as the contracting officer, and the place of performance is restricted to U.S. territory. No delivery schedules, FOB terms, packaging specifications, or inspection locations are detailed in the available documentation. Payment office and accounting data have not been provided, and no Contracting Officer’s Representative or Technical Representative is listed. The contract does not include specific pricing details per line item, nor are options, milestones, or performance standards explicitly outlined. The award was made without a stated procurement method or evaluation factors, and no socioeconomic certifications or small business status are indicated. The contract modification P00001, issued February 9, 2026, and effective July 21, 2026, serves as the formal instrument incorporating the DEI compliance requirements, which constitute the primary special contractual condition.