First Article & Production Lot Testing Services

The contract requires independent mechanical and material testing services for multi-leg slings to ensure full compliance with military specifications, including First Article Testing, Production Verification Testing, and Proof Load Testing. The scope involves conducting rigorous evaluations to validate performance, durability, and safety standards, with the ultimate deliverable being certified test reports that document adherence to required military criteria. All testing must be performed by qualified personnel using approved methodologies and equipment to guarantee accuracy and regulatory compliance. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541380, administered by the Department of Defense through the DDSP New Cumberland Facility. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 20, 2026. The work is expected to be performed at an undetermined location, and interested parties must respond through the DIBBS portal. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to military standards and the provision of auditable, certified documentation verifying product conformity prior to acceptance or deployment.