CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract to KESSLER THERMOMETER CORP under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-049U with a total value of $23,600.00, effective April 29, 2026. The sole line item under this award is for a Contractor First Article Test identified by NSN Part 0001S00000053, which is necessary to verify initial production compliance with required specifications. The contract falls under NAICS code 334513, indicating it pertains to the manufacturing of search, detection, navigation, guidance, and control instruments. Performance is intended for federal use, with the award issued directly by the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency. Primary point of contact for this contract is Kendra Coleman, reachable at 804-654-9452 or via email at kendra.coleman@dla.mil. The contract data was posted on DIBBS on July 30, 2026, and the award notice is accessible through the official DIBBS portal. While specific performance location details are not provided, the contract is classified as federal and does not indicate any set-aside designation. The scope is narrowly focused on the first article testing process, implying the delivered item or component is subject to formal qualification before additional production or delivery may proceed.