GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE7M224P2979 to BEC SYSTEMS LLC, identified by CAGE code 0JC12, for a total value of $104,782.69, with an award date of July 21, 2026. The contract stems from solicitation SPE7M2-24-Q-0477 and encompasses three line items: Government First Article Test, a plain hex nut with NSN 5310016334849 and purchase request 7006353006, and a miscellaneous item. The contract includes stringent technical requirements for the hex nut, mandating that all burrs and sharp edges be removed to a maximum of 0.015 inches, with rejection criteria for any parts exhibiting raised hardness indentations on the bearing face or a raised edge around the washer diameter. Compliance with FAR 52.209-4, Alternate 1, is required, ensuring that both the first article and all production units are manufactured at the same facility. Delivery dates for the first article test, hex nuts, and miscellaneous item have been extended to September 15, 2026, following a previously scheduled deadline of December 22, 2025. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s facility under coordination with the Defense Contract Management Agency, with final acceptance administered by the Government. The contracting officer is Rebecca Oxley of DLA Land and Maritime, Fluid Handling Division, with administration handled by DCMA Naval Special Emphasis Ops. Payment processing is directed to DLA Land and Maritime, P.O. Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990, though no specific invoicing method such as WAWF or IPP is stated. The contract does not include details on packaging, marking, barcoding, or preservation standards, nor does it specify FOB terms, quantities, or detailed pricing for individual line items. The contractor’s signed certification document is referenced but not accessible, leaving size status and socioeconomic certifications unconfirmed. The contract appears to be a fixed-price award with no identified options, multi-year terms, or additional clauses beyond those related to production facility consistency and quality control.