GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract awarded to RICHARD MANUFACTURING COMPANY (CAGE 67291) under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-7357 and contract number SPE4A626PM690 is a fixed-price delivery order for a Government First Article Test with a total value of $31,047.00, awarded on April 15, 2026. The sole line item specifies the delivery of three units of a Power Control Assembly at a unit price of $10,349.00, with no option quantities, price flexibility, or delivery variance permitted. Performance is governed by strict technical and quality standards, including compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D for quality management, and adherence to MIL-STD-129, ASTM D3951, and DLA RP001 for packaging, marking, and palletization. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s facility in Ogden, Utah, where final quality verification is conducted prior to shipment, with the government retaining authority to reject non-conforming items. Delivery is required 430 days after the order date, with a completion deadline of June 21, 2027, under FOB Origin terms, transferring title and risk to the government upon shipment from the contractor’s site. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses addressing compliance with labor, environmental, cybersecurity, and procurement integrity requirements, including mandatory adherence to minimum wage standards under Executive Order 14026, paid sick leave provisions, anti-trafficking measures, and cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171. The contractor is required to use the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and must comply with U.S. cargo preference laws under 46 U.S.C. Ch. 553, necessitating the use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transport unless a formal waiver is secured, with strict documentation requirements for all shipping efforts. Representation and certification obligations under FAR 52.219-1 and 52.204-19 ensure the vendor maintains current small business status in SAM, and provisions for small business utilization, veteran employment, and diversity contracting are included throughout the clause structure. Contract administration is handled by the Defense Contract Management Agency in Salt Lake