GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract, awarded to THE HANDY TOOL & MFG. CO., INC with CAGE code 91750, is valued at $183,000 and was issued on July 21, 2026 under solicitation SPE4A7-25-T-809S and contract number SPE4A726P5471. The primary deliverables include a Government First Article Test and a Duct Assembly, Bleed, though detailed quantities, unit pricing, or delivery schedules are not specified. Performance is centered at the contractor’s facility in Brooklyn, NY, with all work conducted within the United States. The contract is administered by DLA Aviation in Richmond, VA, with Dean Allen serving as the Contracting Officer, reachable via CARLALLEN@DLA.MIL. No formal COR/COTR is designated, and payment details are limited to the issuing office without remittance instructions. The contract hinges entirely on compliance with FAR 52.222–90, *Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors*, as implemented via DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1. This mandates the contractor to eliminate any racially discriminatory practices in DEI programs, flow down the clause to all U.S.-based subcontractors, report known or reasonably knowable violations by subcontractors, notify the Contracting Officer of challenges to the clause’s validity, and furnish records upon request. The Government retains authority for inspection and acceptance, though specific technical inspection criteria, packaging standards, or quality control specifications are not outlined. The award is based on compliance with federal directives under Executive Order 14398 and OMB Memorandum M-25-26, with potential consequences for noncompliance including contract termination, suspension, or debarment. No socioeconomic status, size certification, or other representations were provided, and no option periods, CLIN-level breakdowns, FOB terms, or invoicing system details are included in the documentation.