CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract SPE4A125P1165, awarded to TABET MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. (CAGE 88829) by the Defense Logistics Agency on July 17, 2026, encompasses a Contractor First Article Test and the supply of a Terminal Box (NSN 5940-01-116-5978) under solicitation SPE4A1-25-T-0877, with a total value of $91,464.00. The contract was modified unilaterally under FAR 43.203(b) via an email dated July 7, 2026, extending delivery timelines for both line items: the First Article Test delivery is now due by April 1, 2027, and the Terminal Box delivery is due by September 15, 2026, with no change in contract cost. The work is intended to validate production conformity of the terminal box in accordance with defense procurement standards, though specific technical specifications, MIL-STD requirements, or inspection criteria are not detailed in the available documentation. The contract is administered by DCMA Southeast in Orlando, FL, with the contracting officer being Candice Cunningham of DLA Aviation in Richmond, VA; no Contracting Officer’s Representative or Technical Representative is identified. Payment office details, invoicing methods, and appropriation codes are not provided. Packaging and marking requirements, while not explicitly outlined, are inferred to align with standard military practices including MIL-STD-129 due to the NSN and DLA context. No socioeconomic certifications, size status, or subcontracting plan obligations are represented in the provided materials, and no formal list of attachments exists beyond the referenced vendor email used to authorize the modification. Delivery and place of performance are linked to the contractor’s Norfolk, VA facility, while inspection and acceptance responsibilities fall under government authority without a defined location. The contract type is not explicitly stated, and no options, security clearances, or OCI provisions are noted, suggesting a straightforward, noncomplex acquisition focused on first article verification and delivery of a single component.