GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M226P1333 to PENN STATE TOOL & DIE CORP, identified by CAGE code 58974, for a total value of $100,620.00 on July 15, 2026, under solicitation SPE7M2-25-Q-0586. The contract supports a Government First Article Test, includes miscellaneous services, and requires delivery of a tube coupling with NSN 4730003579311. Performance is to occur at the contractor’s facility located at 260 Westec Dr, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666-2760, with administration handled by DCMA Naval Special Emphasis Ops in Philadelphia, PA, and contracting oversight by DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, OH. The contract was issued as a modification under FAR 13.302(a) or 12.303(a), though the specific contract type is not explicitly stated. The award reflects a fixed total amount without defined options or extended periods. The contract incorporates FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, via Deviation 2026-00040, making it a unique clause requirement not found in standard FAR provisions. No other special contract requirements, security clearances, key personnel designations, or OCI provisions were identified. Packaging, marking, and inspection criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, though compliance with standard DoD practices such as MIL-STD-129 is probable given the use of NSN and CAGE data; complete specifications are likely contained in an unreferenced continuation sheet. No formal evaluation factors, weightings, or basis of award methodology are disclosed, though the nature of the contract and single award amount suggest an LPTA approach. The contractor’s size status and socioeconomic certifications are not verified, and no representations or certifications were provided in Section K. Invoicing and payment details are incomplete, with no remit-to information or invoicing system specified, and no COR or COTR is identified. All post-award communications must be submitted via DIBBS. The period of performance, FOB terms, and detailed delivery schedules are not explicitly defined, with key information potentially residing in unprovided supplemental documents.