CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract SPE4A722P3122, awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency to H & R PARTS CO INC with CAGE code 32821, is a supply modification valued at $2,511.00 and issued on July 21, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A7-22-T-1083. It covers the procurement of structural plates identified by NSN 1560014220400 and includes a Contractor First Article Test as part of the delivery requirements. The contract modification cancels one line item and references administrative updates under FAR 43.203(b) and FAR 43.103(b), indicating it is primarily an administrative adjustment rather than a substantive change in scope. The contractor’s performance location is listed as Wichita, Kansas, while DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, serves as the primary administrative and contracting office, with DCMA Great Plains as the administering office. Although the total value is stated, specific line-item quantities, unit prices, and extended pricing are not provided. Packaging and marking requirements are not explicitly detailed but are implied to follow MIL-STD-129 based on the use of NSNs and standard DoD logistics protocols. Inspection and acceptance responsibilities are delegated to the government without specifying location or criteria, and no detailed quality standards, inspection protocols, or acceptance criteria are enumerated. The contract does not include specified delivery schedules, FOB terms, payment office details, invoicing methods, or COR/COTR assignments. No socioeconomic certifications, size status representations, or special requirements such as security clearances or options are documented. The issuance of a First Article Test indicates the contractor must validate conformance to specifications prior to full-scale production, though specific performance or technical standards for the structural plate are not contained in the available materials.