CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

Morrissey, Inc. has been awarded a firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at a maximum of $250,000.00 with an award date of April 14, 2026, under solicitation SPE7L1-25-R-X006, administered by the Defense Logistics Agency through its Land and Maritime Land Supply Chain office. The contract supports the procurement of a heatshield assembly under NSN 1005-01-249-0184, with a guaranteed minimum order of 376 units at a unit price of $34.25, resulting in a minimum obligated amount of $12,879.28. The base contract spans two years with four one-year option periods, and all orders are issued under the same pricing structure without separate option ceilings. Performance and delivery occur at the contractor’s facility in Minneapolis, MN, with delivery point specified as Columbus, OH, FOB Destination. The work involves critical manufacturing processes including phosphate coating per MIL-STD-171 and MIL-DTL-16232, which require NADCAP certification, and full compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, RP001 for palletization, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, including Data Matrix symbols for unique item identification. All deliveries are subject to origin inspection and acceptance by the Defense Contract Management Agency Quality Assurance Representative, including verification of First Article Test Reports, with the contractor responsible for providing samples and access. The contract mandates strict adherence to federal sustainable procurement laws, requiring use of ENERGY STAR, FEMP-designated, USDA BioPreferred, and EPA SNAP-compliant materials. Special requirements include DPAS priority ratings, hazard labeling per OSHA and MIL-STD-129, and mandatory pre-notification for any radioactive materials exceeding specified thresholds. Ocean freight must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is obtained and submitted 45 days prior to shipment, accompanied by a bill of lading. All invoicing must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment is routed via DoDAAC codes. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing small business representation, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, cybersecurity safeguards including DFARS 252.204-7012 with deviation 2024-00