CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A626PF238 to KESSLER THERMOMETER CORP (CAGE 3Q8A5) on July 14, 2026, for a total value of $5,450.00 under Solicitation SPE4A5-25-T-112Q. The contract covers the supply of a pressure dial gage (NSN 6685-01-295-7429) and completion of a contractor first article test (NSN 0001S00000053), with delivery dates revised following the lifting of a stop work order issued on March 2, 2026. The revised delivery schedule mandates shipment of the pressure gage by April 22, 2027, and completion of the first article test by September 24, 2026. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, consistent with simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13, and was likely awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis given the low dollar amount and nature of the commercial item. Administrative modifications, effective July 14, 2026, were executed under FAR 52.233-3(a)(1) and FAR 43.203(b), with the contracting officer, Jenna Mowers of DLA Aviation, ASC Commodities Division in Richmond, VA, authorizing the changes. The contracting office is responsible for inspection and acceptance, though specific inspection locations, FOB terms, and packaging requirements are not detailed in the available documentation. Delivery performance is expected from the contractor’s facility in West Babylon, NY, while administrative oversight is handled by DCMA Northeast at Hanscom Air Force Base. No subcontracting, socioeconomic certifications, security clearances, options, or key personnel requirements are indicated. Payment is to be processed through the DLA Aviation payment office, though invoicing method and accounting identifiers are unspecified, and no attachments or formal Section J or Section D packaging requirements are included in the provided materials.