GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the procurement instrument number SPE4AX26DP001, awards DERCO AEROSPACE, INC. (CAGE 8X044) a delivery order with a nominal total value of $17.00, representing placeholder pricing for two line items: a Government First Article Test and a Metal Tube Assembly, both under NSNs 0001S00000052 and 4710010344128 respectively. The actual contract vehicle is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement with a ceiling value of $50,994,529.95, intended for future negotiation of pricing on unpriced National Item Identification Numbers (NIINs) related to C-130 aircraft logistics support. Performance is governed by the C-130 AC PBL contract and executed under FOB Origin terms, requiring delivery from DERCO’s facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with final acceptance by the Government at origin. Delivery schedules are event-driven via As Required Orders, with specific shipments targeted for April and July 2027. Strict compliance with MIL-STD-129 for labeling, ASTM D3951 and DLA RP001 for packaging, and MIL-STD-1916 or MIL-STD-105 sampling for quality control is mandated. The contractor must adhere to CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity certification, JCP certification for access to export-controlled technical data, and comply with ITAR/EAR regulations. Invoicing must follow DFARS 252.232-7003, using the Wide Area Workflow system, and payments are processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract includes mandatory deliverables tied to CDRLs such as RQ001, RQ006, RQ009, RQ032, and others outlining quality, inspection, and compliance requirements. First Article Testing is required within 30 days of award, and the effort carries a DPAS priority rating of DX20, affirming its national security importance. The contract contains no option years or extension clauses, and no specific key personnel or security clearance requirements are identified. All representations and certifications from the contractor are unprovided in the documentation, and while the effective date is listed as December 26,