GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded S & B, INC. (CAGE 0F4K9) a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $11,617.20 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-51Y6, with an award date of July 21, 2026. The contract encompasses two line items: one for 446 self-locking nuts (NSN 5310-01-054-0001) at a unit price of $18.20, totaling $8,117.20, and one for a Government First Article Test at $3,500. Delivery for the nuts is set for September 21, 2026, under FOB Origin terms, while the First Article Test is due by July 16, 2027, with FOB Destination. The contractor's facility in Valencia, California, serves as the production and inspection point, and final acceptance occurs at the designated destination. Packaging and labeling must comply rigorously with MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, including mandatory markings such as “First Article Exhibits – Do Not Post to Stock” on test exhibits, and bar-coding per GS1-128 or Data Matrix standards. Quality control is governed by ISO 9001:2015 and FAR clauses 52.246-2 and 52.246-11, with testing reports required in DI-NDTI-80809B format. The contract includes multiple regulatory clauses, notably 52.209-4 with Alternate I for Government First Article Testing, 252.204-7012 for safeguarding defense information, and 252.204-7018 prohibiting acquisition of certain telecommunications equipment. The awardee is subject to DPAS priorities under H18 and has confirmed no access to DLA-controlled technical data per H10. All payments must be submitted electronically via WAWF to the office in Columbus, Ohio, with the contracting officer identified as Abigail Hatch. The contract includes deviations from standard clauses regarding quality, pricing precedence, child labor, trafficking in persons, paid sick leave, and qualification requirements, all under Deviation 2026-00038. Small business representation is