GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L124P0016 to KENT ASSOCIATES, INC. (CAGE 8R034) on July 17, 2026, with a total value of $135,665.00, for the execution of a Government First Article Test and delivery of a threaded rod end identified by NSN 5340014398478 and PR 7002342636. The contract originated from Solicitation SPE7L1-23-T-226Z, and the award follows a modification P00003 that extended the delivery date for the first article test from May 2, 2026, to May 12, 2027, under the authority of FAR 43.103(b) and FAR 43.203(a)(3). The contract is conducted under a firm-fixed-price structure, with performance centered on compliance with government testing requirements prior to acceptance. The awardee is located in Mansfield, Texas, with contract administration handled by DCMA South in Madison, Alabama, and payment processing managed by DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio. The Procuring Contracting Officer is Justin Houston, though no Contracting Officer’s Representative is listed. Inspection and acceptance are governed by the Government First Article Test protocol, with testing likely initiated at the contractor’s facility and final acceptance directed by DLA and DCMA. Packaging, marking, bar-coding, and specific MIL-STD requirements are not detailed in the available documentation, and no specific FAR clauses, representations, certifications, or socioeconomic designations are formally documented. The sole attachment referenced is a signed signature page, and no invoicing system, place of delivery terms, or option clauses are specified. The NAICS code 332722 for metal stamping is listed for size determination, but no small business or socioeconomic certifications are confirmed. The total contract value is fixed without indication of potential increases, options, or escalation clauses.