GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M424P5174 to BUCHANANS TUBE BENDING COMPANY INC with a total price of $12,530.00 on July 13, 2026, under Solicitation SPE7M4-24-T-391D. The contract involves two line items: a Government First Article Test and the fabrication of a Tube Assembly, Metal (NSN 4710016650543), with the latter’s unit price adjusted to $4,500.00 per unit through Modification P00004. Delivery schedules have been revised, with the first article test due by October 7, 2027, and the tube assemblies due by January 4, 2027. Work must conform to Engineering Order 2025A0180-T, which governs fabrication, inspection, and quality control procedures, though no additional military or industry standards are explicitly cited. Inspection is performed by the contractor at the point of manufacture, with final acceptance resting with the government at the designated delivery point. The CAGE code for the awardee is 2P501, and the NAICS code is 332996. No detailed packaging, marking, or shipping requirements are provided, and FOB terms remain unspecified. Payment office details, point of contact information, and contract type are not documented, and no special requirements such as security clearances, key personnel provisions, or option periods are identified. The contract’s administration data includes an account assignment code of 97X4930 5CBX 3013600 001 2570 S33189, but no TAS or ACRN is listed, nor is an invoicing method specified. No representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status disclosures are indicated in the provided materials, and no FAR clauses, evaluation factors, or detailed inspection criteria beyond the referenced engineering order are available.