GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L124P0058 to AEROMETALS, INC. (CAGE 32664) on July 15, 2026, for a total value of $48,476.00 under solicitation SPE7L1-23-T-052C, using simplified acquisition procedures as a firm fixed-price contract. The work involves two line items: a Government First Article Test for part 0001S00000052 and the supply of a Cover, Access identified by NSN 5340-01-235-2150 and procurement request 7001760318. Performance is to occur at the contractor’s facility in El Dorado Hills, California, with oversight administered by DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio, and contract administration handled by DCMA Mountain Pacific in Denver, Colorado. Payment is processed through the DLA Land and Maritime paying office, though invoicing method and specific accounting codes are not detailed. The contract incorporates FAR clause 52.222-90 with deviation 2026-00040, requiring compliance with federal guidelines on addressing DEI discrimination in employment practices, and no other special requirements, security clearances, or socioeconomic certifications are documented. Inspection and acceptance authority rests with the Government, though explicit inspection criteria, QA standards, or acceptance locations are not stated. Packaging, marking, bar-coding, and preservation requirements are not specified, and no attachments or detailed evaluation factors are provided. The contract value reflects a single, non-option award with no quantities, unit prices, or delivery schedules disclosed. All administrative data, including the point of contact, Michael Finken, and the amendment number (P00002), confirms the award was processed through a unilateral modification under FAR 13.302(a), consistent with its status as a low-value, non-competitive procurement under simplified acquisition rules.