CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE7L425P2335 to SEILER INSTRUMENT AND MANUFACTURING (CAGE 11934) on July 13, 2026, for a total value of $20,470.00 under solicitation SPE7L4-25-T-0476. The contract includes two line items: a Contractor First Article Test for NSN 0001S00000053 and the delivery of a GEAR SECTOR, WORM WH with NSN 3020010498844 and purchase request number 7009459768. The work involves validating manufacturing processes through the first article test prior to production, with the contract issued unilaterally under FAR 13.302(a) or 12.303(a), indicating use of simplified acquisition procedures. The awarding office is DLA Land and Maritime, Land Supply Chain, located in Columbus, Ohio, with administrative oversight provided by DCMA Great Lakes in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Contract administration is managed by Contracting Officer Kelly Drees, reachable via email at Kelly.Drees@dla.mil. The contract incorporates FAR clause 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, under deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1, which imposes unique compliance obligations regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and requires the contractor to submit a Post Award Request in DIBBS for any related concerns. The awardee’s facility is located in St. Louis, Missouri, and although specific packaging, marking, inspection, or delivery requirements are not detailed in the available documentation, the nature of the deliverables suggests adherence to standard defense manufacturing and quality assurance practices. No explicit period of performance, delivery schedule, FOB terms, or detailed pricing breakdowns are provided. The contract value represents the total obligation, with no indication of options, extended pricing, or additional CLINs. The Unique Entity Identifier for the awardee is not listed, and socioeconomic status or size certifications are not provided in the available records.