CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract SPE7M226P0909, awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime division to AIRTRONICS, LLC (CAGE 58078) on July 15, 2026, is a simplified acquisition for the procurement of a piston, linear actuator (NSN 1650004323428), along with associated contractor first article testing and miscellaneous items, with a total value of $75,762.64. The award follows solicitation SPE7M2-26-Q-0070, modified by Amendment P00002, and is issued under authority of FAR 13.302(a), indicating a streamlined process typical for small-dollar procurements. While the specific quantities, unit prices, and delivery schedule are not detailed in the available documentation, the contract requires adherence to the FAR 52.222-90 clause addressing DEI discrimination, incorporating Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1, which imposes compliance obligations regarding equitable employment practices. The contractor, located in Tucson, AZ, is responsible for delivering the specified items and successfully completing the first article test to validate conformance to technical requirements, though the complete specifications are referenced on an unprovided continuation sheet. Contract administration is managed by DLA Land and Maritime, with payment processed through their office in Columbus, Ohio, and oversight conducted by DCMA Mountain Pacific. The place of performance is not explicitly defined, and no FOB terms, packaging requirements, marking specifications, or quality standards are stated in the available records, though compliance with standard DLA and DoD logistics practices—such as MIL-STD-129 for labeling and MIL-STD-2073 for preservation—is implied due to the use of NSN and CAGE codes. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through DIBBS, and the contracting officer, Michael Finken, is the point of contact. No COR or COTR is identified, and there is no mention of option periods, security clearances, or socioeconomic certifications, though the NAICS code 333995 suggests the contractor operates in the Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing sector without confirmation of small business status. The award was made without a public evaluation factors section, indicating a possible LPTA or other non-negotiated basis. All contractual submissions and post-award communications must