CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract specifies the procurement of four pressure dial gauges under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-113F, with a required delivery within 291 days from the contract award, FOB origin, and inspection and acceptance occurring at the supplier’s location. The item is identified by NSN 6685015707892 and must conform to the technical and quality requirements outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, particularly MIL-G-18997E Revision 2 dated February 26, 2021. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise stated; attributes not otherwise defined are treated as major with an AQL of 1.0. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited except in specific functional applications such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, or weapons systems as authorized by NAVSEA, and any portable devices containing mercury must include a secondary containment barrier compliant with NAVSEA 5100-003D. Physical identification and marking of the bare item are required, though Unique Item Identification is not mandated per the service customer’s request and DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-129 and either FED-STD-313 for hazardous materials or ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous items, with the DLA Master List taking precedence over all other standards. The contractor must conduct a First Article Test with one unit submitted for evaluation, priced separately at $1.00, though no additional charge will be recognized if the test requirement is waived. All packaging and labeling must adhere to DLA’s Packaging Requirements, including the correct Unit of Issue and Quantity per Unit Pack, and deliveries are to be addressed to the DLA Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract includes strict configuration change management and variance request procedures, and any modification to the item or process requires formal approval under the Engineering Change Proposal framework. The delivery schedule, inspection protocols, and compliance obligations are non-negotiable, and failure to meet these conditions will result in rejection.