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Contractor First Article Testing (KFAT)

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Response Deadline11/05/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, issued by the DLA Weapons Support Nuclear Reactor Program under the Department of Defense, involves performing initial validation testing for prime contractors on Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst projects. The primary objective is to execute Contractor First Article Tests on first production units to ensure manufacturing processes align with technical specifications through the use of specialized testing equipment. A critical requirement for the performing entity is EJCP certification to facilitate access to necessary technical drawings, with the final deliverable being the KFAT report as specified by CLIN 0002. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380, with the place of performance located in San Diego, California. Interested parties must adhere to the response deadline of November 5, 2026. This engagement focuses on rigorous quality assurance and technical verification to support naval aviation projects.

General Info

DLA subcontract for Naval Air Warfare Center validation testing in San Diego, California.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT NUCLEAR REACTOR PROGRAM

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

SAN DIEGO, CA, 92136-3581, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7M2-27-Q-0041.

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PostedOct 27

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Response DeadlineNov 5

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11/05/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 8 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT NUCLEAR REACTOR PROGRAM

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Performs initial validation testing for prime contractors on Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) Aircraft Division Lakehurst projects. Executes Contractor First Article Tests (KFAT) on first production units to verify manufacturing processes against technical specifications using specialized testing equipment. Requires EJCP certification to access technical drawings. Delivers the KFAT report per CLIN (CDRL) 0002 – S00000053.

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