GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract awarded to DON INDUSTRIAL GROUP LLC under number SPE4A626P8868, with a total value of $25,516.00, was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency on July 17, 2026, following solicitation SPE4A6-25-T-11D4. The contract includes two line items: a Government First Article Test and a BOLT, SHEAR, though specific quantities, unit prices, or delivery schedules are not detailed. Performance is to occur at the contractor’s location in Houston, Texas, and the work is primarily focused on compliance with FAR 52.222-90, a newly implemented clause addressing racially discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices in federal contracting. This clause, activated under DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, mandates that the contractor refrain from engaging in or funding any DEI activities based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in recruitment, hiring, vendor selection, or program participation. The contractor must also flow this requirement down to all subcontractors and report any known violations to the Contracting Officer, while providing full access to records upon request. Failure to comply may lead to contract termination, payment suspension, or debarment. The contracting officer for this award is Carl Allen of DLA Aviation, ASC Commodities Division, with no designated Contracting Officer’s Representative or Technical Representative identified. Payment details, accounting codes, invoicing methods, and inspection locations are not specified in the documentation. While the contract references First Article Testing and includes the NAICS code 541380 for Environmental Consulting Services, no size status, socioeconomic certifications, or Unique Entity Identifier are confirmed for the awardee. The contract modification was issued on December 9, 2025, but the official award date is July 17, 2026, and there is no stated period of performance or delivery timeline. There are no additional attachments, special security or key personnel requirements, contract options, or FOB terms outlined. The award basis, evaluation factors, and detailed inspection criteria are absent from the documentation, suggesting selection was made under a non-competitive or simplified acquisition procedure, with compliance to DEI-related regulatory mandates serving as the core contractual obligation rather than technical or price competitiveness.