GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded FXC CORPORATION, identified by CAGE code 56600, a contract valued at $188,800.00 for services related to testing and procurement of specialized parachute components. The award, dated July 27, 2026, stems from solicitation SPE4A7-25-Q-0924 and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 541380 applying to scientific and technical consulting services. The contract encompasses four distinct line items including Government First Article Testing, Special Testing, Production Lot Testing conducted by the Government, and the procurement of a Pilot Chute with NSN 1670010523696 and purchase request number 7011956847. All testing activities are government-directed and linked to specific catalog numbers to ensure compliance and traceability across quality control phases. The contract was procured under federal guidelines and will be performed under the oversight of the Department of Defense, though the exact place of performance is not specified. The solicitation closed on May 22, 2025, and the award reflects a competitive selection process adhering to small business set-aside protocols.