GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract SPE4A726P6128, awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency to SA PACIFIC INC with CAGE code 6ABX2 on July 21, 2026, is valued at $28,000 and stems from solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-7443. It encompasses two primary line items: a Government First Article Test and the supply of PAN, TRIM, FIRE EXTIN components. The contract’s performance is to occur at the contractor’s facility in Mission Viejo, California, with administrative oversight handled by DCMA Southern California in Carson, California, and issuance managed by DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia. While the contract type is not formally specified, the nature of the work suggests a focus on technical evaluation and compliance verification prior to broader procurement. The award is governed by FAR 52.222-90, Revision 1, April 2026, under DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, which imposes strict prohibitions on employment practices that involve race- or sex-based discrimination under the guise of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The contractor is obligated to ensure compliance across all subcontractors, report any violations to the contracting officer, and provide access to records for verification, with potential consequences including contract termination or debarment from future federal awards. No packaging, inspection standards, or delivery terms such as FOB are explicitly defined in the documentation, and no detailed pricing, quantities, or period of performance dates are included beyond the total contract value. Payment administration and invoicing protocols are not fully outlined, and there is no designated COR or COTR assigned. The contracting officer, Dean Allen, serves as the primary point of contact, with email communication through CARL.ALLEN@DLA.MIL being the accepted channel for correspondence. The contract modification P00001, effective January 28, 2026, and formally issued on July 21, 2026, incorporates the DEI compliance clause without additional standard representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status disclosures being confirmed in the available records.