GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

Solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-608X is a total small business set-aside issued by the Department of Defense via the Defense Logistics Agency for the procurement of eight actuator trunnions (NSN 1650005102033). The contract requires the manufacture of items that may necessitate specialized casting or forging tooling, for which the government may not provide assistance. Performance includes a First Article Test (FAT) to be delivered to Tinker Air Force Base within 180 calendar days of award, with final delivery of the remaining units to Hill Air Force Base. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the point of origin. Compliance requirements are stringent, mandating CMMC Level 2 certification and adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. The items and associated technical data are subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring contractors to hold an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, and all invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. The solicitation is managed under NAICS code 336413 and requires strict adherence to hazardous material identification and safety data standards.