CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M326P0935 to CAPY MACHINE SHOP INC. (CAGE 0BVP9) on July 15, 2026, for a fixed-price total of $11,297.15, covering three distinct line items: production of a fluid pressure connector (NSN 4730009431469), contractor-performed First Article Testing (NSN 0001S00000053), and Production Lot Testing (NSN 0001S00000062). The contract requires delivery of the connector in a quantity of ten units, with testing activities to be completed and reported no later than 510 days after award, followed by final delivery of the full production quantity within 600 days. All deliveries are FOB destination to DLA Land and Maritime at PO Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990, with inspection conducted at the contractor’s facility and acceptance occurring at the delivery point. The contractor must comply rigorously with MIL-STD-129 for all marking, labeling, and barcoding of shipments, adhering to ASTM D3951 and DLA’s RP001 for packaging and preservation, and must label hazardous materials according to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and ozone-depleting substances as mandated by federal law. Radioactive materials require prior notification if exceeding specified thresholds, and test samples must be clearly marked as non-stock items. The contractor is subject to multiple federal acquisition regulations and cybersecurity mandates, including compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information, encryption of confidential data, and prompt reporting of cyber incidents. Export control obligations are enforced under FAR 52.204-13 and 252.204-7012, and the contractor must affirm adherence to employment standards regarding veterans, individuals with disabilities, and prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements. Payment will be processed electronically via WAWF, with invoicing tied directly to the three contract line items. The contract includes no options or indefinite quantities and is fully defined by its fixed pricing structure. The award represents a trade-off determination based on price and technical acceptability, with no indication of a lowest price technically acceptable approach. The contractor must also meet sustainable procurement