SHIFT ROD ASSEMBLY

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded THE ACCURATE TOOLS SHOP LLC, a small disadvantaged and women-owned small business with CAGE code 9YQE7, a firm-fixed-price contract totaling $4,450.00 under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-082Z, with an award date of July 16, 2026. The contract consists of two line items: one for the production of four SHIFT ROD ASSEMBLIES at $650.00 each, totaling $2,600.00, and one for a contractor-led First Article Test for the same part at $1,850.00. All work is to be performed at the contractor’s facility in Rochester, NY, with final delivery occurring at a government-designated destination under FOB Destination terms. The performance timeline spans 739 days, beginning with 180 days to complete the First Article Test, followed by a 60-day government evaluation period, and culminating in a 499-day period to deliver the production quantity by January 12, 2027. Compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking and bar-coding, ASTM D3951 for packaging, and DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements is mandatory, with the First Article Test required to meet DI-NDTI-80809B standards and zero non-conformances for acceptance. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, conducted by the Government, and payment must be processed electronically via WAWF using the required DoDAAC. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, including CMMC Level 2 certification and DFARS 252.204-7012, safeguarding covered defense information, along with provisions for small business utilization, prompt payment, electronic funds transfer, subcontracting for commercial items, counterfeit part detection, and transportation by sea. Additional requirements include compliance with the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, adherence to prohibitions on certain foreign telecommunications and software, and implementation of antiterrorism awareness training. The award was made using a best-value trade-off methodology, prioritizing total price alongside technical compliance and risk.