GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract awarded to UNION MACHINE COMPANY OF LYNN, INC. (CAGE 51992) under solicitation SPE4A7-25-T-855P and contract number SPE4A726P7680 is valued at $67,938.68 and was awarded on July 21, 2026, through the Defense Logistics Agency. The work involves two line items: a SHAFT, VALVE, BUTTERF (NSN 2995000953572) and a GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTICLE TEST, with all performance required at the contractor’s facility located at 6 Federal Way, Groveland, MA 01834-1564. While specific quantities, unit prices, and delivery schedules are not detailed, the total contract value represents the full obligation without options or extensions. The contract is governed by FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, incorporated through DoD Class Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1, which mandates strict prohibitions against racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in employment, subcontracting, and program administration. The contractor is required to flow down this clause to all subcontracts performed within the United States, report any known violations by subcontractors, notify the Contracting Officer of any legal challenges to the clause, and provide full access to records for audits and compliance reviews. No other contract clauses, packaging requirements, inspection standards, or socioeconomic certifications are specified in the available documentation. Payment is administered by DLA Aviation and ASC Supplier Operations at 6090 Strathmore Road, Richmond, VA, with Carl Allen serving as the primary contracting officer, though no Contracting Officer’s Representative or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative is identified. The contract type, FOB terms, invoicing methods, and accounting data such as AAC or TAS are not explicitly stated, and while the First Article Test implies inspection and acceptance by the Government, formal criteria, locations, or standards for quality control are not detailed. Submission procedures are governed by the solicitation’s general instructions requiring acknowledgment of amendments, but no page limits, file formats, or e-procurement system requirements are defined. The award was made without a publicized basis of selection, and the NAICS code 332911 indicates the work falls under Other Fabricated Metal