CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract awarded to AEROMETALS, INC. under number SPE4A725P4923, with a total value of $139,276.00, was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency on July 20, 2026, following solicitation SPE4A7-25-T-7203. The contract encompasses a First Article Test and the delivery of aircraft access door components identified by NSN 1560-00-107-2182, with performance occurring at the contractor’s facility in El Dorado Hills, California. Technical requirements mandate the use of .063-inch 7075-T6 alclad sheet conforming to AMS4049 standards and adherence to dimensional tolerances, including a maximum .007-inch step or mismatch allowance as acceptable under C-5 aircraft specifications. The delivery schedule has been modified to extend the performance period with a revised delivery date of November 27, 2026, while allowing for early or partial deliveries without additional cost. The contracting officer is Rashmi Rijal Pant of DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, who also serves as the primary point of contact; no separate contracting officer’s representative is designated. The contract is inferred to be firm-fixed-price based on its structure and regulatory context, with no enumerated options or performance incentives. Payment is expected through the Wide Area Workflow system, with no explicit FOB terms or packaging specifications provided. The award was made without publicly documented socioeconomic status or small business certifications, and no formal representations, certifications, or evaluation factors are included in the available records. Administrative updates reflect compliance with FAR provisions, but no distinct contract clauses, attachments, or special requirements beyond material and delivery stipulations are formally identified.