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First Article and Production Lot Testing (FAT/PLT) Services

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Response Deadline08/08/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the execution and documentation of First Article Testing and Production Lot Testing in strict adherence to military standards, with an uncompromising zero-tolerance policy for critical defects. All testing procedures must be thoroughly documented and reported in full compliance with applicable regulations, ensuring end-to-end traceability and quality assurance for defense-related components or systems. The work must be performed under a Small Business Set-Aside designation, reserved exclusively for total small business concerns, and is classified under NAICS code 541380, indicating it falls within the scope of professional, scientific, and technical services related to engineering and testing. The solicitation is managed by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, with a response deadline of August 8, 2026, and a posted date of July 25, 2026. Performance location details are not specified, but the work is expected to support defense procurement efforts through rigorous quality control measures. This subcontract opportunity is aimed at qualified small businesses capable of delivering high-integrity testing services with meticulous documentation, where failure to meet standards could result in rejection of deliverables or termination of contract obligations.

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Small business must perform military-compliant first article and production testing with zero-tolerance defects, documented fully for defense procurements.

Agency

Department Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISIONView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

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SBA

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PostedJul 25

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Response DeadlineAug 8

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08/08/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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Execution and documentation of FAT and PLT per military standards with zero tolerance for critical defects and compliant reporting.

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