GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract, awarded to TRANSAERO, INC. (CAGE 27541) by the Defense Logistics Agency on July 14, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-Q-0004, is a Firm Fixed Price agreement valued at $356,088.00 for two line items: one unit of Government First Article Testing (NSN/Part 0001S00000052) and 72 units of Coupling Half, Quick Disconnect (NSN/Part 4730005858437). The First Article Test is mandatory and must be completed at the contractor’s facility in Melville, NY, with the Government conducting inspection at the origin, while acceptance occurs at the destination following delivery. Production delivery for the coupling halves is scheduled 499 days after receipt of order, following successful FAT approval, with a final delivery target date of July 14, 2027, and a customer-required delivery date of February 17, 2027. FOB terms are destination, meaning the contractor assumes responsibility for transportation and risk until delivery at the designated location. Compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling is required, including specific labeling such as “First Article Exhibits – Do Not Post to Stock” and use of barcoding for traceability. Packaging must adhere to RP001 and MIL-STD-2073-1E, with barrier bags heat-sealed and palletization performed to standard. Documentation requirements include submission of a First Article Test Report (DI-NDTI-80809B), System of Record Receiving Reports via WAWF or DD Form 250, contractor confirmation of process consistency, and adherence to MIL-STD-130N for item identification. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, and the contractor must comply with all applicable FAR and DFARS regulations. The contract incorporates numerous federal acquisition clauses covering compliance with whistleblower protections, prohibitions on contingent fees, safeguarding of government information, cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171, and restrictions on contracting with entities associated with Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, or other prohibited telecommunications suppliers under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act. The contractor is subject to employment equity obligations including veterans and disabilities nondiscrimination, anti-trafficking measures,