GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE4A725PF518 to HONEYCOMB COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC. (CAGE 99115) on July 20, 2026, for a total value of $31,318.64 under solicitation SPE4A7-25-T-8400. The contract covers the supply of a structural panel identified by NSN 1560-01-024-8740 and the Government First Article Test associated with NSN 0001S00000052. The award followed a modification, P00001, which adjusted the delivery date for the structural panel from December 21, 2027, to September 24, 2027, conditioned upon the receipt and approval of the First Article Test documentation referenced under ZT: 206228447. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price award under the NAICS code 332312 for structural metal product manufacturing, with no options or extended terms indicated. Performance is tied to successful completion of the First Article Test, and delivery logistics are not explicitly defined beyond the manufacturer’s location in Sarasota, Florida, while contract administration is handled by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division in Richmond, Virginia, with oversight from DCMA Southeast in Orlando, Florida. Contract administration is governed by specific FAR clauses referenced in the modification, including FAR 43.203(b) and FAR 52.209-4, the latter of which pertains to contractor responsibility and organizational conflict of interest disclosures. No detailed packaging, marking, or preservation requirements are specified in the available documentation, nor are inspection criteria, quality standards, or FOB terms defined. Payment and invoicing procedures are not explicitly detailed, and no specific contracting officer’s representative is named. The awardee’s CAGE code is confirmed but no socioeconomic status, size certification, or affirmative representations are indicated. Technical specifications for the panel are not provided, relying instead on the NSN and compliance with FAT approval. The contract reflects a low-value commercial item supply transaction, likely awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with no mention of competitive evaluation factors, weights, or risk assessments. All communications and modifications are administered electronically, with the contracting officer, Julio Fernandez, serving as the primary point of contact