CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract awarded to ELC INDUSTRIES CORP. (CAGE 5A910) under solicitation SPE4A6-26-R-X277 and contract number SPE4A626D5218 is a fixed-price, indefinite-quantity agreement with a maximum total value of $350,000.00, effective from December 11, 2025, and spanning a five-year base period. The sole line item specifies the provision of headlight assemblies (NSN 6220-01-073-7994), with pricing structured at $625.75 per unit in Year 1 and $644.25 per unit in Year 2, though the stated quantity of 559 units is explicitly disregarded; the only enforceable bounds are a minimum order of 100 units per delivery and a hard cap on total contract value. Delivery is F.O.B. destination, with performance and inspection occurring at the contractor’s facility in Aurora, Illinois, and shipment governed by MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging and MIL-STD-129 marking standards, including bold labeling instructing “Product Verification Test Samples – Do Not Post to Stock” alongside contract and lot identifiers. The contract mandates strict compliance with cybersecurity requirements through NIST SP 800-171, counterfeit electronic part detection, prohibition of covered defense telecommunications equipment, and electronic submission of payment requests via WAWF. It incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering payments, prompt payment discounts, small business representation, subcontracting for commercial items, inspection and acceptance at source, and termination for convenience. The award is a total small business set-aside, requiring post-award re-representation of small business status, and includes clauses mandating reporting of executive compensation, contractor entity codes, and service contract data. Special conditions include application of the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and operation under a Bilateral Simplified Indefinite-Delivery Contract (SIDC) framework. The contract is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, with contracting oversight by Dean Allen and Joshua Tuggle, and administrative support from DCMA Great Lakes. All documentation must be submitted electronically, with forms and attachments provided in PDF format, and the contractor must maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, traceability protocols, and hazardous materials labeling