RING, PISTON

Defense Logistics Agency award SPE7M226P1583 was issued to A&B Foundry, LLC on June 26, 2026, for a total contract price of $277,650.00. Under NAICS code 332710, the contract covers the procurement of piston rings (NSN 2825001068440) and associated miscellaneous items. The contract is administered by DCMA Ohio River Valley, with Robert Pyle serving as the Contracting Officer. A critical requirement of this award is the Contractor First Article Test (FAT) governed by FAR 52.209-3, which mandates that the contractor produce and test one unit at their own facility before full-scale production begins. The contractor must submit a FAT report within 300 days of award, followed by a 60-day government evaluation period. Final production quantities must be delivered within 240 days after FAT approval. Inspection is conducted at the source, while acceptance occurs at the destination, consistent with the FOB Destination terms. Administrative updates via modifications P00001 and P00002 have clarified WAWF invoicing instructions, corrected Incoterms, and incorporated FAR 52.222-90 regarding DEI discrimination by federal contractors. All invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area Workflow system. Shipment labeling is required to include the contract number, lot or item number, and the specific NSN for the piston rings.