GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract totaling $225,000 to THE HANDY TOOL & MFG. CO., INC (CAGE 91750) under solicitation SPE4A6-21-T-560X, with an award date of July 27, 2026. This contract encompasses two distinct line items: a Government First Article Test for a component identified by NSN/Part 0001S00000052 and the supply of Socket Equalizing, Tether, Missile Shock I, identified by NSN/Part 1440016897679 and PR 0087335173. The First Article Test is a critical quality assurance milestone required before full production can proceed, ensuring that the manufactured component meets all specified engineering and performance requirements. The contract is classified as an award notice issued through the DIBBS system, with the performing organization under the Department of Defense and no specific set-aside or NAICS code indicated. All work under this contract is intended to support Federal defense logistics and procurement standards, though the exact place of performance is not specified in the available data.