First Article and Product Verification Testing (FAT/PVT)

The contract titled First Article and Product Verification Testing (FAT/PVT) is a small business set-aside subcontract issued under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program, with a NAICS code of 541380, indicating professional, scientific, and technical services. It requires the successful bidder to execute comprehensive first article testing and product verification testing, encompassing full test planning, meticulous data collection, and active coordination with government representatives to ensure compliance with all technical and procedural requirements. The work is part of a Department of Defense initiative managed by the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV and is aimed at validating product conformity and performance before full-scale production. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, and responses are due by August 26, 2026, with no specified location for performance or point of contact details provided. Bidders must be certified small businesses eligible under the SBA set-aside criteria, and performance will involve close collaboration with government entities to meet defense-specific testing standards. The contract is accessible through the DIBBS system, and all submissions must align with the technical and administrative expectations of the Department of Defense’s supplier operations division.