GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract SPE4A726P6756, awarded on July 21, 2026, by the Defense Logistics Agency to THE HANDY TOOL & MFG. CO., INC. (CAGE 91750), encompasses a total value of $54,000.00 and includes two primary line items: a Government First Article Test and the procurement of a Lever, Remote Control identified by NSN 2530-01-709-2255. The award was made under solicitation SPE4A7-25-T-1784, with the contract modification P00001 implementing updated federal directives including Executive Orders 14275, 14265, and 14398, as well as OMB M-25-26 and DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040 Rev. 1. A critical contractual requirement is the inclusion of FAR 52.222-90, which prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation in contractor and subcontractor activities, mandates flowdown to all subcontracts unless performed entirely overseas, and imposes strict reporting obligations regarding subcontractor compliance or legal challenges to the clause. Noncompliance may lead to contract termination, payment withholding, or False Claims Act liability. The place of performance is designated as DCMA Northeast, Hanscom AFB, MA, with the awardee located in Brooklyn, NY. The contracting officer is Dean Allen, reachable through DLA Aviation in Richmond, VA, while DCMA Northeast administers the contract. No specific packaging, marking, or preservation standards are identified in the documentation, nor are detailed delivery schedules, FOB terms, inspection locations, or invoicing methods provided. The contract does not specify the delivery quantity or unit pricing for either line item, and there is no public information regarding the evaluation factors, basis of award, or socioeconomic status of the contractor. Although the NAICS code is listed as 541380, no size representation or socioeconomic certification details are included. No attachments or continuation sheets containing additional specifications or pricing details were available in the provided materials.