GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded Airborne Systems North America of C, identified by CAGE code 05QR4, a contract valued at $715,600.00 for services related to testing and production of specific aviation components. The award, issued under solicitation SPE4A7-25-Q-0649 and effective July 24, 2026, encompasses four distinct line items: Government First Article Test, Production Lot Testing (Government), Special Testing, and the Harness Assembly T-11 identified by NSN 1670015352233 and PR 7010387093. These tasks are critical for verifying design compliance, ensuring manufacturing consistency, and validating performance of the harness assembly under defined operational parameters. The contract falls under NAICS code 541380, indicating engineering services and is classified as a federal procurement without a specified small business set-aside. Performance obligations are tied to the broader Department of Defense infrastructure with no specific location designated for execution. The solicitation response deadline passed on March 19, 2025, with the award following over a year later, suggesting a prolonged evaluation or administrative timeline.