Contractor First Article Test (FAI) Execution

The contract requires the execution of a First Article Inspection (FAI) to verify that manufactured mechanical components, including the Bushing Blank, fully comply with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, and applicable military standards before any full-scale production begins. This inspection ensures dimensional accuracy, material integrity, process capability, and adherence to all required quality controls mandated by defense procurement protocols. The FAI process encompasses detailed documentation, measurement verification, and reporting to confirm that the initial production unit meets every technical requirement established by the design authority. This subcontract is issued under the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of the Department of Defense, classified under NAICS code 332999 for other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The work is not tied to a specific geographic location, and the contract was posted on July 15, 2026, with procurement managed through the DIBBS platform under contract number SPE7M226P0695. No set-aside classifications apply, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors. Completion of this FAI is a prerequisite to proceeding with mass production, making it a critical quality gate for ensuring compliance and mission readiness of downstream defense systems.