CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A625D5750 to PHILLIP CABLE MANUFACTURING, INC. (CAGE 6ZSR8) on July 29, 2025, for a total value of $250,000 under Solicitation SPE4A6-25-R-XE12. The contract is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) type with a five-year base period, under which orders may be issued for a wiring harness (NSN 5995-01-463-2034), with pricing varying by year and a ceiling of $250,000; the listed quantity of 289 units is disregarded and does not constitute a guaranteed order. Performance, including production and inspection, occurs at the contractor’s facility in Norcross, Georgia, with acceptance also taking place at the origin. Delivery is F.O.B. destination, meaning the government assumes responsibility upon receipt at the designated location, which is not specified and will be determined by individual orders. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and DLA-specific directives including palletization standards and special labeling requiring the phrase “Product Verification Test Samples – Do Not Post to Stock” along with contract and lot numbers. Barcoding follows MIL-STD-129, and preservation methods are left to contractor discretion under ZZ codes. The contractor is required to implement ISO 9001:2015 quality systems and adhere to rigorous inspection and acceptance protocols conducted by the government, including retention of traceability data and compliance with sampling standards. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal acquisition regulation clauses governing cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and compliance, including requirements for NIST SP 800-171 implementation, prohibition of Kaspersky and ByteDance products, and restrictions on telecommunications equipment from covered entities. The contractor must report executive compensation and subcontract awards, ensure counterfeit electronic part detection, and comply with transportation and hazardous material handling standards. Subcontracting responsibilities are defined under FAR 52.219-8, with the contractor confirmed as a small business with no other socioeconomic certifications. Invoicing is restricted to the Wide Area WorkFlow system with no alternatives permitted. The contract includes clauses for termination for convenience and default, whistleblower protections, and restrictions on confidentiality agreements. Special