GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M225P0884 to Apex Manufacturing Company, Inc. (CAGE 2V343) on July 15, 2026, under Solicitation SPE7M2-25-Q-0054 for a total value of $44,470.00. The contract encompasses three line items: a Government First Article Test for NSN 0001S00000052, the delivery of a pin cable socket (NSN 5315005739593, PR 7008308662), and miscellaneous items (NSN 0001S00000046). All work is to be performed at the contractor’s facility located at 11686 Tuxford St, Sun Valley, CA 91352-3134. The contract was issued under simplified acquisition procedures, consistent with FAR 13.302(a) and 12.303(a), and incorporates the FAR clause 52.222-90 addressing DEI discrimination by federal contractors under Deviation 2026-00040. While no explicit technical specifications, quality standards, or inspection criteria are detailed in the provided documentation, compliance with standard Department of Defense packaging and marking practices is implied, including use of NSNs for labeling. The Government retains responsibility for inspection and acceptance, with oversight administered by DCMA Southern California and the Contracting Officer, Michael Finken, based in Columbus, OH. No specific delivery schedule, FOB terms, or detailed pricing per line item are provided, and the contract does not include identifiable socioeconomic certifications, key personnel requirements, or option periods. Invoicing and administrative communications are conducted through DIBBS, and payment processing is directed to the DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division. Although the full Statement of Work, Evaluation Factors, and Special Requirements sections are not fully available, the award reflects a typical simplified acquisition for defense components under standard DLA procurement protocols.