CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A626PX669 to Apex Pinnacle Corp, a HUBZone small business with CAGE code 0REY5, for a total price of $226,568.00, with an award date of July 21, 2026. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-695P, includes two line items: a First Article Test for part 0001S00000053 and a CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC with NSN 6150015012836 and PR 7013630472, priced at $1,000 and $225,568 respectively. Performance is centered at 8100 Remmet Ave, Ste 5, Canoga Park, CA, with inspection conducted at origin and acceptance at destination under FOB terms that vary by line item. The contractor must comply with stringent packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, with specific labeling for First Article Test exhibits. Delivery timelines mandate a 210-day submission of the FAT report and 200 days thereafter for final production, with key delivery dates set for February 16, 2027, and January 4, 2028. Quality assurance is governed by ISO 9001:2015, FAR 52.246-2, and MIL-STD-1916, with higher-level quality requirements flowing down to subcontractors. The contract includes mandatory clauses on small business compliance, equal opportunity for veterans and workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, paid sick leave, and cybersecurity safeguards per DFARS 252.204-7012. Additional requirements include adherence to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), hazardous material labeling per DFARS 252.223-7001, and electronic invoicing via WAWF. The contractor must maintain current SAM registration and fulfill reporting obligations tied to its small business status under FAR 52.219-28 and 52.204-13, while prohibited from using certain telecom