Contractor First Article Testing (FAT) Services

The contract entails the execution and documentation of Contractor First Article Testing for the aircraft door assembly, ensuring full compliance with AS9102 standards. This includes comprehensive dimensional inspections, verification of material specifications, and rigorous functional and environmental testing to validate that the initial production unit meets all design and performance requirements. The testing process is critical to confirming that manufacturing methods, tooling, and procedures are capable of consistently producing conforming parts prior to full-scale production. The services are classified under NAICS code 541330 and are solicited as a subcontract by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The contract was posted on July 15, 2026, and the performance location is not specifically defined beyond the broader scope of defense-related operations. All documentation must be thoroughly maintained to support audit readiness and quality assurance, with an emphasis on traceability, accuracy, and adherence to military and aerospace standards. The work supports the integrity of the aircraft door assembly supply chain and must be conducted in alignment with DLA’s procurement protocols and quality expectations.