GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Fluid Power, Inc. (CAGE 99227) a firm fixed-price, indefinite-delivery contract valued at a maximum of $350,000 for the supply of a critical assembly component, with a minimum order quantity of 41 units and a maximum of 165 units per delivery order over a five-year base period. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE4A6-25-R-XE89 and awarded on April 27, 2026, requires performance at the contractor’s facility in Hudson, Ohio, with all deliveries FOB Origin and inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government at that location. Performance is subject to a 300-day delivery timeline after order placement, with an additional 105 days allocated for Government First Article Test approval. The contract incorporates a range of mandatory Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses addressing small business representation, cyber security safeguards including the deviation 2024-00013 to FAR 252.204-7012, prompt payment and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, contract modifications, and termination for convenience. The contractor must comply with MIL-STD-129 for all shipping container marking, including explicit labeling of “Product Verification Test Samples – Do Not Post to Stock,” and adhere to DFARS Appendix F for receiving reports. The contract also mandates compliance with hazardous material labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200, ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, and the Defense Priorities and Allocations System for rated orders. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contractor is required to maintain current registration in the System for Award Management. Special contract requirements include sourcing controls for safety-critical items and a bilateral indefinite-delivery contract structure. Despite the inclusion of numerous compliance and reporting clauses, no completed representations in Section K confirm the contractor’s small business status or socioeconomic certifications, nor is the Unique Entity ID provided, leaving these elements unverified. The award contains no option years and is strictly capped at the $350,000 ceiling.