GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract is for the procurement of 37 units of a metal tube assembly under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-232U, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division with delivery required to Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The requirement mandates a first article test, which must include a detailed test report comparing specified manufacturing dimensions and tolerances against actual inspection readings, accompanied by certified documentation of all materials and processing methods such as plating, heat treatment, welding, and anodizing, including purchase requests and third-party process certifications. Technical and quality requirements are sourced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and the item is subject to stringent export control under ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure to foreign persons and requiring DLA-approved contractors to complete specific training and hold JCP certification. The contractor must comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, and must be CMMC Level 2 certified. Packaging and marking must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including Level A preservation code ZZ and hazardous material labeling per OSHA standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s origin under FOB Origin terms, with the government responsible for final evaluation per FAR 52.246-2. The item is not subject to IUID marking per customer request. The solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses, requires electronic submission via DIBBS by July 16, 2026, and mandates electronic invoicing through WAWF. Compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment equity, trafficking in persons, hazardous materials, hexavalent chromium prohibitions, export controls, and whistleblower rights is required. The contract does not specify pricing, payment amounts, or contract type, and no formal statement of work or performance specifications are detailed beyond these technical, compliance, and administrative conditions.