IMAGE INTENSIFIER TUBE, NIGHT VISION
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The contractor is required to conduct a first article test on one unit of item 5855016964208, an image intensifier tube for night vision, and submit a detailed test report within 150 calendar days of contract award to DLATesting@dla.mil, clearly marked with the contract number and lot/item number. The contractor must notify the contracting officer in writing at least 30 days prior to testing to allow government witnessing. The report must be signed and accompanied by the system of record receiving report and written confirmation that the same manufacturing processes and facilities will be used for production units. Submission addresses vary by DLA component: Aviation, Troop Support, Land, Maritime, and Construction and Equipment each have designated points of contact for receiving the report, with specific email or mailing instructions. The contractor must maintain an approved government inspection system and retain all supporting records for government review. If the first article is disapproved, the contractor must redo the tests at their own expense and resubmit a revised report under government-directed timelines. Failure to submit a timely report or repeated disapprovals may be treated as a failure to deliver under the contract’s default clause. Before first article approval, all costs for materials or production of remaining contract quantities are borne solely by the contractor and are not eligible for progress payments or termination settlements. If approved and not consumed in testing, the first article unit may be delivered as part of the contract quantity. The government may waive the requirement if similar items have been previously accepted. For government-performed testing, the contractor must ship the units to the designated test facility with proper labeling and documentation, including internal copies of the contract, drawings, certifications, and a pre-paid return label. Shipments must be traceable, accompanied by a notification email with shipment details and receiving report. The government may return unused test units at no cost to itself, provided the contractor supplies a return address and shipping account. The FOB point is destination, and government inspection occurs at source with acceptance at destination.
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SPE4A7-26-R-0675
Part 12 Clauses (CONTINUED)
Building 3, 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111. Preferred electronic submissions: Hardware FAT Monitor at DLAHardwareFATMonitor@dla.mil. (7) The contractor shall -(a) Provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government in accordance with FAR Clause 52.246-2 or 52.246-3; (b) Maintain and make available all records evidencing those details at the Government's request. (c) At least fourteen (14) calendar days (or as otherwise specified in the contract) prior to shipment to the Government, provide written notice to the contracting officer and to the cognizant DCMA Functional Specialist when full administration or Quality Support administration is delegated to DCMA. (8) Government-performed FAT. The contractor shall -(a) For delivery of separately priced Government first article samples for Government performed FAT ship the units and system of record receiving report (i. e., WAWF or DD Form 250) to the test facility specified in paragraph (a) of FAR clause 52.209-4. (b) For delivery of Government first article samples that are not separately priced, ship the units with a commercial shipping document to the test facility. (c) Prepare the shipping container(s) by marking the external packages in bold letters, “First Article Exhibits Do Not Post to Stock," adjacent to the MILSTD-129 (latest revision) identification markings. (d) Use a hard copy of the system of record receiving report (i.e., WAWF DD Form 250), or commercial shipping document as a packing list, in accordance with DFARS Appendix F. (e) Mark the exterior of the shipping container in accordance with MIL-STD-129 (latest revision), paragraph 5.11. (f) In the interior package, include hard copies of the contract, test reports, material certifications/process operation sheets, drawings used to manufacture the units, and a pre-paid return label or shipping account for payment. (g) Send units by traceable means (e.g., certified or registered mail, United Parcel Service, Federal Express). (h) Send an email with subject titled “Notification of Test Exhibits [ DLATesting@dla.mil ]” to the corresponding address in (i) or (ii) below and to the contracting officer specified in the contract. In the email, provide the shipment date, contract/purchase order number, National Stock Number, means of transportation, tracking number, and summary of container contents. Attach a copy of the system of record receiving report (i.e., WAWF or DD Form 250) documenting the Government has performed the contract quality assurance within the system or record. (i) DLA Land & Maritime DSCCProdVerif@dla.mil (ii) DLA Aviation DSCR.Test & EvaluationOffice@dla.mil (9) At its discretion, the Government may return FAT units to the contractor at no cost to the Government. The contractor shall submit the return address and pre-paid return label or shipping account for payment. (10) If the Government disapproves or conditionally approves Government-performed FAT units, the Government will take action in accordance with FAR 52.209-4.
52.209-3 FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL -CONTRACTOR TESTING (DEVIATION 2026-O0038) (FEB 2026) FAR
As prescribed in 9.308-1(a) and (b), insert the following clause:
[Contracting Officer inserts details]
(a) The Contractor shall test 1 unit(s) of Lot/Item 5855016964208 as specified in this contract. At least 30 calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests.
(b) The Contractor shall submit the first article test report within 150 calendar days from the date of this contract to DLATesting@dla.mil [insert address of the Government activity to receive the report] marked “FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT: Contract No. , Lot/Item No. ." Within calendar days after the Government receives the test report, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval will state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval will cite reasons for the disapproval.
(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall repeat any or all first article tests. After each request for additional tests, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall then conduct the tests and deliver another report to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government will take action on this report within the time specified in paragraph (b) above. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule, or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.
(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article report on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.
(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, and if the approved first article is not consumed or destroyed in testing, the Contractor may deliver the approved first article as part of the contract quantity if it meets all contract requirements for acceptance.
(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) above, the Contracting Officer will, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.
SPE4A7-26-R-0675
Part 12 Clauses (CONTINUED)
(g) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government.
(h) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the offeror/contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The offeror/contractor may request a waiver.
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52.209-3 FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL CONTRACTOR TESTING (DEVIATION 2026-O0038) (FEB 2026), ALT I (JAN 1997) FAR
52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,
SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED (DEVIATION 2026-O0038) (FEB 2026) FAR
52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (DEVIATION 2026-O0038)
(FEB 2026) FAR
52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (DEVIATION 2026-O0038) (FEB 2026)
FAR
252.209-7004 SUBCONTRACTING WITH FIRMS THAT ARE OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF A COUNTRY
THAT IS A STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM (MAY 2019) DFARS
E09 CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST (FAT) INFORMATION (JUL 2022)
(1) For FAT requirements, the Government will conduct inspection at source and acceptance at destination. The FOB point is destination. Due to known systems limitations, solicitations may contain erroneous inspection, acceptance, and FOB points. This procurement note takes precedence over any conflicting terms. (2) CONTRACTOR FAT DELIVERY SCHEDULE (a) 150 Days: To Deliver FAT Report to the Government (b) 90 Days: Government FAT Report NSN/Part Number: 5855-01-696-4208