GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract SPE4AX26F293C, awarded to DERCO AEROSPACE, INC. (CAGE 8X044), is a delivery order under the indefinite-delivery contract SPE4AX26DP001 with a total value of $21.00, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency on July 20, 2026. It encompasses two line items: one for a hose assembly, nonme (NSN 4720002308761) with a quantity of 20 units priced at $20.00, and one for a government first article test (NSN 0001S00000052) priced at $1.00. Delivery is scheduled for April 16, 2027, for the hose assembly and July 6, 2027, for the first article test, with FOB origin terms and delivery to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB. The contractor is responsible for manufacturing in accordance with MIL-DTL-83796B(2) SUP 1 and must adhere to stringent quality and compliance standards tied to Qualified Products Lists and Qualified Manufacturers Lists, requiring all components to originate from approved sources. Government source inspection at origin is mandatory, with acceptance contingent upon zero non-conformances under MIL-STD-1916 sampling plans with AQLs of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor attributes. The contract mandates compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129R for marking and barcoding, and includes specific shelf-life requirements: 120 months (10 years) from the cure date of rubber/elastomer components, with mandatory curing and expiration dates marked on all packaging levels. Technical Data Package Rev B and Contract Data Requirements List CDRL-002308761-24122 are referenced as supporting documentation. The item is designated as a Critical Application Item requiring full traceability, enhanced documentation, and adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Notional pricing at $1.00 per unit is provisional, with final pricing to be negotiated within 90 days of delivery order issuance via bilateral modification. The contractor is certified as a Small Disadvantaged Woman